Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson praised Darren Fletcher’s inspirational display during United’s enthralling 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Scottish midfielder covered every blade of grass, blocked passes and shots with just about every part of his anatomy and was at the foundation of most of United’s moves attacking moves.
Fletcher’s performances this season, and last, point to a maturing player reaching his footballing peak. Still underrated by some outside Old Trafford, United fans know the Scot’s value and regularly showed their appreciation at his every lung-bursting run.
Surprisingly, Sky gave the Man of the Match award to Rooney, who Sir Alex thinks will gladly hand over the bottle of champagne.
“I think Wayne will give it to him!” the manager said with a smile. “Darren was the outstanding performer on the field. He really was outstanding. He always does well on these big occasions because he’s a big-game player.”
Rooney added: “I’ve said many times, forwards score goals and tend to get the man of the match award,” said Wayne. “But Fletch was head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch.”
without a doubt fletch was a disturbing thorn in arsenal's play.. he is so fukin fit sia..
yea
damn nice
park stamina now liao
I didnt get to watch the full game... sian...
who needs hargreaves...
Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:who needs hargreaves...
I think they still do... Owen is in a different class. He can score free-kicks as well. But pair them together, Wah... their stamina like energizer batteries... Can last and last and last... lol
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hmm, fletcher is stepping into Keano-mold.
However, sometimes, do feel he is getting a bit "reckless". the tackle on asharvin in the box was uncalled for. I hear Wenger asking for his head given how fletcher was disrupting Gunners' everywhere.