Alex Ferguson blown away by Manchester United’s start

Posted Monday, September 19, 2011 by thesun.co.uk

Alex Ferguson blown away by Manchester United’s start
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Despite real cause for optimism, Ferguson still saw room for improvement after watching his side dismantle Andre Villas-Boas' Blues.

Fergie added: "Some of our football was terrific — even if we were careless at times.

"We did OK when we got the ball to Nani and Ashley Young. Chelsea could not cope with that.

"For the neutrals, it was fantastic and open. That's strange because games between us are usually tight.

"Some of our football was terrific in the second half and we should have finished it off."

Fergie reserved special praise for Nani's thunderbolt, on his 100th appearance for United.

It put the hosts 2-0 up after Chris Smalling's headed opener.

Fergie added: "The Nani finish was fantastic, unbelievable."

United could have had four but for a Wayne Rooney penalty miss in the second half when he slipped as he took his kick after a foul on Nani.

Ferguson said: "I don't know what Wayne was trying to do with the penalty. He normally takes them very well."

United have really hit the ground running, which was always Ferguson's plan after learning from Chelsea in recent seasons.

He said: "I see our players every day in training and know our capabilities.

"We have always intended to hit the ground running after the hard lesson handed out by Chelsea when they burst on to the scene several years ago.

"If you remember, they opened a couple of seasons in cracking form and, true to our habit of being relatively slow starters, it was hard and anxious work playing catch-up.

"We insisted this year on putting great intensity into our pre-season preparations and we were right up to speed when we opened in the league.

"I must say it wasn't difficult getting the players to play in top gear from the start because there is a strong, youthful element in the squad with lads prepared to run and run.

"The enthusiasm of this particular group is tremendous. They have the energy and there's no stopping them."

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