Rio Ferdinand pleased to have kept a clean sheet in Spain
Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand said that keeping a clean sheet was vital in his team's away victory to Valencia on Wednesday evening.
United struggled to create chances against the Spaniards, but Javier Hernandez' late goal earned Sir Alex Ferguson's team a 1–0 victory.
Ferdinand, who made only his third appearance for United after being out with a knee injury during the early stages of the season, said he was satisfied with the three points after the game.
“We come here and set our stall out to make sure we didn’t concede," the Englishman said. "We tried to hit them on the counter and in the first half we contained them but we didn’t offer much going forward.
But the two subs combined with Nani and it was a great goal.”
Since their goalless draw against Rangers FC on 14 September, United have conceded six goals in three matches. On Sunday, Ferguson's side tied Bolton Wanderers 2–2 in the Premier League.
“The win is definitely a confidence booster. It’s been well documented we let points slip in recent games, but we’ve done well tonight. To get a win in Spain is good.”
Hernandez settling in well
Wednesday's subdued encounter at Estadio Mestalla was marked by a fine goal from Hernandez in the 85th minute. The Mexican signed for United prior to the World Cup in June, and has now scored two goals
in six appearances for his new club.
“[Hernandez] is a fantastic lad, he’s got a great attitude and he wants to learn," Ferdinand said of his new teammate. "He always stays late in training and we’ve got players who can come on and make a
difference."
United are currently second in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Chelsea. On Saturday, the side will travel to face Sunderland.
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