The Old Trafford backline through away a two goal lead against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 yesterday, which has characteristically invoked the wrath of the Scottish tactician.
Ferguson’s side were seemingly destined for a win against the Toffees yesterday after recovering from a goal down. However the defence was unable to keep their composure till the end of the ninety minutes and it has now placed their title hopes in jeopardy.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 have been hailed in recent weeks by various sources in the footballing fraternity as key to the Red Devils’ success owing to their defensive displays. However at home, they proved to be ineffective as they could not prevent
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 from scoring late on.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson watched in horror as his side through away their hard earned lead at the top of the Premier League table, meaning that now nothing other than a win in the Manchester derby will secure the title for them.
Given that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini’s side now possess the momentum, things could further derail for the reigning champions in the coming weeks and Fergie was quick to point out that his own team was to blame for their future predicament.
Speaking to reporters, the former Aberdeen coach revealed that the back-line conceded some soft goals and it was quite unlike the 19 time winners to defend in such a lethargic manner.
“There were defensive lapses. Their goals were really soft. It was a real shock for us to defend like that,” he said.
“It was a travesty of a result in some ways but we made it difficult for ourselves and if you look at our history we keep doing that.”
“We’ve thrown a game away that we should be coasting. But we didn’t so we have given ourselves a difficult task.”
United are currently three points ahead of cross town rivals Manchester City but that lead will provide them scant cover in the much awaited clash at the Etihad next weekend, which is proving to be the most anticipated match of the season and is definitely
going to decide in which half of the town the celebrations will erupt.
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