"To suggest I don't enjoy playing for Manchester United is absurd. Like any player who is committed to their club, I don't enjoy it when we're not winning games, of course I don't. But if people twist things to suit their needs I can't do much about that.
"The day I don't enjoy playing for United will be the day I give up football."
"There is always pressure to perform and the level of expectation is far greater here than it is at other clubs. The supporters pay their money and they are entitled to their opinions, I accept that.
"But pressure, be that on the individual or the team, is always there and you have to live with it. United have enjoyed unprecedented success over the years, they've been spoilt by it.
"And you know when you go out on the field with United you have to be at the peak of your game. The supporters, like the management, expect success and when you're not winning games they invariably get frustrated.
"There are times that I come off the field and think I could do better, but if I was affected by criticism I'd think twice about playing. That's not the case.
"I realise like every other player that there is a certain responsibility that comes with pulling on the shirt and you live with it.
"There is never a time when I don't enjoy playing for United, even when things aren't going well. I have always felt it's a great honour to play for the club I supported and that will never change."
"When I signed a new contract I thought long and hard about the implications of it.
"If I'd wanted to go abroad I could have seen out my contract and moved on a Bosman free transfer.
"Although I had harboured thoughts about playing abroad at one time, that effectively ended when I signed my deal.
"And why would I want to play for another club? I have enjoyed so much success here and I believe it will continue.
"I'm settled here and I have no ambitions to move away. This is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I can fulfil any dreams I have at this club."