Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United Boss, is pleased with the fact that his side will be heading into the New Year filled with confidence.
Red Devils’ 1-0 victory over a struggling Middlesbrough on Monday in the Theater of Dreams has closed their gap on Chelsea and League leaders Liverpool. Their difference with the Reds has gone down to 7 points with United still having a couple of games in hand.
Ferguson said, ‘We’re currently in good position. With two games in hand and both being at home, it will surely give us an opportunity to further close down the gap.’
Red Devils struggled to break the defense of a resilient Boro side. They created 25 chances, but had only the goal from Dimitar Berbatov in the 69th minute for showing their efforts.
Bulgarian Captain volleyed a ball from close range in front of a packed Old Trafford Stadium, following a left wing cross from Michael Carrick that bounced off David Wheater.
Berbatov replaced Carlos Tevez, who was the match winner from Boxing Day game against Stoke, after the Argentinean returned home on family issues.
Former Spurs Forward along with Rooney, Park, Ronaldo, Vidic and Rafael squandered simple chances or else the score line would have been completely different.
This was United’s second successive 1-0 victory. Now, they have scored just 3 goals from their last 4 games.
Ferguson did admit the inability of his side’s to convert opportunities was a concern for everyone. However, he believes that with the class available in Manchester United, this problem will soon be resolved.
