Fergie happy with Ronaldo

10 May 2009 16:25
Sir Alex Ferguson was not concerned by Cristiano Ronaldo's angry reaction to being substituted during Manchester United's 2-0 derby win over Manchester City at Old Trafford. Ronaldo put United in front with a free-kick in the 18th minute but was clearly unimpressed as he was replaced by Paul Scholes near the hour mark with United leading 2-0. Ferguson was in no doubt afterwards that he had made the right decision with United seeking to defend their Premier League title and Champions League trophy. Asked about Ronaldo's petulance, Ferguson told Sky Sports: "He wanted to stay on. He is in great form. But I've got to look at the big picture. "I've got to think about keeping our players as fresh as we can for the games ahead." However, Sky Sports News understands the Portugal international left Old Trafford just 10 minutes after the final whistle, suggesting he remains unhappy with his early withdrawal. Tevez Ferguson was not keen to discuss the future of Carlos Tevez after the Argentina striker earlier predicted he would leave Old Trafford in the summer. "He is a Manchester United player," said Ferguson of Tevez, who scored United's second goal against City on the stroke of half-time. Ferguson acknowledged that Tevez is a firm favourite with United fans, but refused to be drawn on how soon the player's future might be resolved, adding: "I'm not getting into that at all!" Ferguson, who promised to make "two or three changes" ahead of Wednesday's trip to Wigan, added: "We did not play well today but derby games can be that way. "They can be horrible games and we had a horrible one today. But a win is a win at this time of the season."

Source: SKY_Sports