 DUNCAN FERGUSON was today hailed as 'the complete centre-forward' after leading Everton to victory over Manchester United. The veteran striker headed the only goal of the game in the 55th minute of last night's clash at Goodison to cap a Man of the Match performance. It was Everton's fist victory over United for 10 years and maintained the Blues' lead over Liverpool in the race for fourth spot to three points with a game in hand. Steve Watson, a former team-mate of Premiership record scorer Alan Shearer, believes Ferguson is even better than the Newcastle star when he produces form like last night. "When he plays like that, Dunc has got the edge on anybody," Watson told the ECHO. "He is virtually unmarkable, no matter who he is playing against. "He was up against Rio Ferdinand, a player I regard as one of the best defenders in the world, but when Dunc plays like he did last night he is virtually untouchable. "I don't think he lost a header all night, but it wasn't just about what he can do in the air. His hold-up play was great, he was charging down defenders, he was getting back to defend, he was winning defensive headers at corners. It was a hell of a shift from him. "He gave a complete centreforward's performance and set the tone for everybody. He was awesome." The victory leaves Everton requiring just three points from the remaining 15 to guarantee a place in the UEFA Cup. Ten points will secure the Champions League, assuming Liverpool win their four remaining matches. Watson insists the players will maintain the momentum from their last two victories when they face Birmingham at Goodison on Saturday. He added: "We are totally focused on Saturday's game because we know last night will mean nothing if we let ourselves down against Birmingham. "We may have a small squad of players but you can never write them off." Watson was nursing a calf injury today, ironically sustained in the celebrations for Ferguson's goal. THE RUN-IN EVERTON:
Saturday (12.30pm): Birmingham City HOME;
April 30: Fulham AWAY;
May 7: Newcastle HOME;
May 11: Arsenal AWAY;
May 15: Bolton AWAY LIVERPOOL:
Saturday: Crystal Pal AWAY;
April 30: Middlesbrough HOME;
May 8: Arsenal AWAY;
May 15: Aston Villa HOME BOLTON:
Saturday: Aston Villa AWAY;
April 30: Chelsea HOME;
May 7: Portsmouth AWAY;
May 15: Everton HOME | 
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