Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United 3 Manchester City 2: Nani pays tribute to fighting spirit
Manchester United match-winner Nani insists his team-mates never lost belief as they came from 2-0 down to beat rivals Manchester City 3-2 and lift the Community Shield.[LNB]The Portugal winger broke clear from the halfway line in the fourth minute of time added on to follow up his sublime equaliser earlier in the second half.[LNB] Man of the match: Nani poses with the Community Shield after Man United's 3-2 win over Man City at Wembley[LNB]City had capitalised on two David de Gea errors to go ahead through Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko but Chris Smalling halved the deficit after the break.[LNB]Nani told Sky Sports 1: 'This is United, we all believe until the last minute and the attitude of the lads in the second half was that everyone believed we could score.[LNB] Champagne Supernova: United celebrate their win[LNB]'It is good to play against Man City and win like that. I think our fans today will be so proud of us, it is a beautiful day to enjoy.'[LNB]Asked about his winner, the Portugal winger said: 'I tried to chip it but the keeper stayed on his feet, so at the last second I changed my mind.'[LNB] Winner: Nani rounds Joe Hart to score in the last minute[LNB]United striker Wayne Rooney admitted the win was sweeter because of the opposition.[LNB]'Of course,' he said.[LNB]'Obviously they are going to try to fight us for that (Premier League) title. They scored two goals from nowhere but we showed character to win the game.'[LNB] Boy done good: Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Nani at the final whistle[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was reluctant to criticise De Gea for the second City goal.[LNB]He said: 'Well it was bending a little bit...it's difficult to say.'[LNB] Comeback: Nani sends the United fans into raptures[LNB]The Scot added: 'I certainly thought our performance throughout was very good in terms of the football. I couldn't believe we were 2-0 down at half-time after it looked to me like we were controlling the game.[LNB]'But credit to the players, they kept their heads, played football and got the result we deserved.'[LNB] One down, four to go: Captain Nemanja Vidic lifts the trophy[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEManchester City 2 Manchester United 3: Nani stars as champions' comeback stuns rivals in Wembley showdownCOMMUNITY SHIELD LIVE: Manchester City 2 Manchester United 3 - as it happenedAll the latest Man United news, features and opinionAll the latest Man City news, features and opinion[LNB]
