Source: Team_Talk
Fergie lauds matchwinner Scholes
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Paul Scholes for keeping Manchester United's Premier League title hopes alive on Saturday.[LNB] Scholes scored in the third minute of injury time to settle the Manchester derby at Eastlands 1-0 in United's favour and keep the reigning champions in sight of leaders Chelsea.[LNB]Ferguson said the title would have been out of sight had United been held to a draw.[LNB]He told Sky Sports: "It would have been very, very difficult if we had not won.[LNB]"I think we deserved to win the match, no question, but I couldn't see a goal coming.[LNB]"I decided to put Scholes a bit further forward and it paid off.[LNB]"He was man of the match, he was wonderful, he's such a skilful player."[LNB]Ferguson also paid tribute to the influence of Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville.[LNB]He added: "The experience in these games in definitely important and can be vital in helping other players as well as their own contribution."[LNB]Neville said United needed a positive result after the disappointment of their Champions League exit.[LNB]He added: "We were hoping for something as we had not had a great two weeks. Scholesy had passed them to death all day and gives us a little bit of life.[LNB]"We just have to hope someone does us a favour."[LNB]Scholes' performance in midfield had helped United dominate the match in a game of few chances.[LNB]Scholes said: "I think we were the team pressing to try to score and fortunately we were lucky enough to win the game with not much time left.[LNB]"It's nice to win any game against City and away from home especially."[LNB]City boss Roberto Mancini said he was "angry and disappointed".[LNB]Mancini said: "That's football, it's incredible, but for us it doesn't change anything, we have another four games.[LNB]"We are very disappointed to lose and I'm very angry but always positive.[LNB]"We had some chances and we didn't deserve to lose but that's football.[LNB]"We played a good game but it was difficult for us and United, and when Scholes scored in the last few seconds it was unlucky.[LNB]"This doesn't change the situation for fourth place - the crucial match will be against Tottenham here."
