Match Quotes

Last updated : 02 September 2007 By Editor

Saha:

"I have had a lot of critics. But I play with 100 per cent commitment and I am happy to be back.

"It was a great feeling to score, but the most important thing was to win because we couldn't allow the gap [between United and the top four teams] to get any bigger.

"It's not just about my goal though, I thought the whole team played brilliantly in the second half.

"Being out injured is never easy for a footballer, but I've worked very hard to get back.

"I think any United player who has been out injured has to work twice as hard because we have so many games across the course of the season. So I'm just glad to be back."

Ferguson:

"The first half our passing was far too slow and we were not making many chances.

"In the second half we brightened up. Louis gave us a target and improved our play. But it was a long day.

"Louis Saha gave the players a target. He's very much needed, with his speed and his strength we've missed him so we're delighted to have him back.

"He is different from the rest of our players and, for the first time, they looked pretty edgy at the back."

"I thought we deserved to win the game but it was a long day.

"Anderson played his first game, Tevez played through on his own and I think he's better when he's playing behind someone, Eagles is a young lad, Nani too. It's new for them so there was a lack of understanding, and naturally you would expect that."

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"The international break has come at a good time for us.

"It will give us a chance to get well prepared for the Everton game because the players we have to come back will make a difference."

Keane:

"I have to say the reception I got from the United fans was fantastic.


"It's small consolation at this moment in time because we lost the game. Nevertheless I'm very grateful because they've always given me nothing but great support.


"We would have been happier if we'd have tested Edwin van der Sar a bit more and to lose a goal on a set-piece is disappointing.. But that's the nature of the Premier League, one mistake and you're punished.

"I told the players before the game to go out there and enjoy it and give 100 per cent. When you come to places like Old Trafford you have to enjoy it and I think the players did.

"Of course we're disappointed we didn't get anything out of it, but I was delighted with the players' attitude."