CONSISTENCY NEEDED

Last updated : 02 December 2002 By editor

Good second half
"I felt that in the second half we started to become a big threat to Liverpool."

Good team spirit
"You need ability, you need temperament. We had good team spirit. A lot of things matter when you come to Anfield, I think that was Manchester United back to its best."

Under pressure
"You are going to be under pressure and Liverpool don't lie down, they have great courage and spirit. It was a fantastically emotional and passionate game today. Liverpool v United games are always like that, there is no new formula, you can't invent anything for these games."

Barthez on top form
"You need your goalkeeper to perform at the highest level in a game like this, and with Fabien we saw that today."

Praise for Forlan
"I think he has been a bit of hero to the fans because they recognise he doesn't give in. I think that is a wonderful quality for a player to have and he has shown it in all the games he has played. Today his perseverance has paid off because the fans will never forget it."

Consistency needed
"What is important for us is to get some consistency in our performances, and I think we are getting that. At West Ham we were a bit unlucky. But there has been great urgency and commitment with our players - and you can go somewhere with that. We saw it last week, and on Tuesday night against Basel, and today against Liverpool, who are one of the best sides in the country."

Looking ahead to Arsenal
"It will be much the same team today. It's easy to pick! Nobody else will be back for that."