Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims that the team’s revitalization this season was down to the trip to St. Andrews.
The Red Devils were in a tough position to defend their crown at one point, as they were well off the pace from the top of the Premier League and Manchester City seemed to be favourites to run out as winners.
However the reigning champions were able to overturn a major deficit and after securing victories in 8 consecutive matches, they now find themselves on top with 8 points to spare.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini’s squad has been hampered not only by their on-field performances but a lack of harmony in the dressing room has been a major contributor to their current predicament.
Wild card http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937 is a prime example of the problems that the Citizens face, as his
behaviour has often been ludicrous.
From having flings with the wrong girls to throwing darts at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/U-17-Youth-team-c40787 players, the controversial Italian has been dominating the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Furthermore, his bust-ups with his fellow teammates has led to a below-par atmosphere
at the Etihad.
However things at Old Trafford are very different. Everyone gets along with everyone quite well and the players are rarely seen arguing.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 even took the lads to a round of golf earlier and he claims that it was a major factor in obtaining momentum in the League.
“The little trip we had to St Andrews was fantastic. I didn’t play and I’m glad because there are some bandits at our club,” he said.
“There’s no chance you can win. The players loved it. It helped with the unity of the players — it was a good moment for us. It makes you realise when players stay together, they become a team very easily.”
United are well on their way to securing their 20th title and given that they have an easier run to the finish than their rivals, with a trip to the DW Stadium later today.
City are already lagging behind and considering the form that they have displayed over the past few weeks, celebrations in the Red half of Manchester could start earlier than expected.
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