Happy

Ferguson was happy to beat Chelsea to win the Community Shield

"It was a difficult game," said Ferguson. "I don't think both teams are 100% ready but I think you get that in a Community Shield final.

"Both teams use it as a stepping stone for next week to start the season. It's always nice to win, no matter what competition you are playing.

"A lot of the players are tired but it does bring them on a great deal towards the sharpness and tempo needed to win matches.

"I thought both goals were good - Malouda took his goal very, very well. The build-up to our goal was excellent, it was a marvellous finish from Ryan."

The Red Devils begin their title defence against Reading next weekend and Ferguson expects to give his summer arrivals - including Carlos Tevez - a run-out in midweek.

"Next week at Reading hopefully we will have a stronger squad available," he added. "(Owen) Hargreaves, Anderson and Nani will all play on Wednesday, that helps me, Tevez will play on Wednesday. We are getting closer."

Mourinho was also happy with his team.

"I couldn't be happier with this group of players.

"They did very, very well. We know we had limitations but controlled the game and had our chances to score goals - not many, but a couple.

"I don't think they deserved to lose on penalties - but that's football.

"The season starts on Saturday and we didn't lose the game, we are not at a lower level than the opposition.

"We showed we have a great group of boys fighting and working together."