Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie offers Fletcher backing
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Darren Fletcher's on-field style, stating he is one of the most honest players in the game.
Arsene Wenger recently expressed his displeasure that the Scotland international failed to receive a booking for persistent infringement in United's win over Arsenal.
Wenger claims Fletcher committed "20 fouls without being booked" as the Red Devils battled back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 success over the Gunners.
Ferguson has leapt to the defence of the 25-year-old midfielder, claiming his primary job is to unsettle the opposition and that he is good at his job.
"Darren Fletcher, as we know, is one of the most honest and fairest players in the game," explained Ferguson.
"He does it fairly. For some, maybe, that's probably annoyed them. That's his job. That's what he's good at.
"He's good at pressing the ball. His energy is incredible."
United travel to high-flying Spurs following the international break and Ferguson is backing Harry Redknapp's Spurs to crack the 'big four'.
Spurs have spent big in recent times under Redknapp and the veteran Scottish tactician believes the North Londoners have a squad capable of upsetting the established order.
"I think they are equipped to challenge," Ferguson added on Spurs' top four chances. "I think that first of all getting a good start is important for a team that is rising.
"Harry's a new manager. He went there last season. He's brought in a few of his own types of players. Players who he is familiar with. Like Crouch, Defoe and he's now brought in Kranjcar."
