RUUD PLEASED WITH START TO THE SEASON

Last updated : 18 September 2003 By Editor
Van Nistelrooy:

"We look really solid at the moment, which is a very good sign. Before Tuesday night, our recent performances hadn't been especially brilliant, but I thought we did enough to deserve a draw when we lost at Southampton and then we got the win when we needed to at Charlton last Saturday.

"Tuesday's display was much better, the five goals is encouraging for a start. Ole got on the score sheet as well, so that's another positive to take into what we know will be a really big game.

"I wasn't frustrated about not scoring, it's about what you do for the team. I was happy with the way I played overall and delighted for the players who did score. Some of the play in the first half was magnificent and I really enjoyed being part of it.

"Now we can go into the Arsenal game with a good feeling. Our games against them are always so important and I'm sure it will be as tight and hard as it always is."