Peter Thompson congratulates Glenn Ferguson

Linfield won the Carnegie Premier League title after beating Crusaders 3-0 at Seaview on Saturday.

Striker Glenn Ferguson was the hero for the Blues, scoring on 27 minutes and adding a second after 43 minutes.

Mark Dickson, Peter Thompson and Ferguson went close after the break and Stephen McBride had a Crusaders chance.

Dickson completed the victory by lifting the ball over goalkeeper Aaron Kerr in the final minute of the game and the Blues were crowned champions.

Ferguson opened the scoring after his volley on the turn hit the post, hit keeper Kerr on the back and then crossed the line.

The veteran had a header cleared off the line but poked the ball home from the rebound for his 27th goal of the season.

Dickson fired wide of the post, as did Thompson, while Rainey squandered a chance to pull one back for the Crues.

Gary Smyth blocked Ferguson's goalbound effort and McBride fired just over before Dickson completed a fine move to seal the points and the title.

David Jeffrey's side ended three points ahead of sceond-placed Glentoran.