Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie putting league first
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that his priorities are the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.[LNB] Manchester United, already winners of the Club World Cup this season, face Tottenham in the final of the Carling Cup on Sunday.[LNB]They are also chasing FA Cup glory but Ferguson concedes that his main concern is trying to repeat the domestic and European double from last season.[LNB]"We know what our priorities are," the Red Devils manager said ahead of this weekend's Wembley showpiece.[LNB]"As always, it is the Premier League and the Champions League. We have a game against Newcastle on Wednesday and that will be reflected in my team on Sunday."[LNB]Only place to beFerguson's side is expected to include a mix of senior, experienced players and youngsters who have played their part in the early rounds of the competition.[LNB]His opposite number Harry Redknapp will field the strongest XI available to him but Ferguson accepts that Tottenham will also be more interested in their final league position.[LNB]"The Premier League is the only place to be," said Ferguson.[LNB]"It is the only thing that matters - Harry Redknapp is well aware of that.[LNB]"Apart from the goalkeeper, the other 10 players that started last night will not do so again on Sunday.[LNB]"It is to do with how he can manage the next seven days. He has Middlesbrough on Wednesday and there is no doubt what is clear in Harry's mind - survival in the Premier League."[LNB]
