Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie - Record a good thing
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester United are now protecting their defensive record - but it is not a bad thing.[LNB] The Red Devils have not conceded in a record 12 successive Premier League games since United lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on 8th November.[LNB]Former United striker David Sadler believes the record is hampering his old club's normally free-flowing style.[LNB]He says that the sooner it is broken, the more likely Ferguson's team will end a glut of 1-0 wins.[LNB]While Ferguson does agree an element of caution crept into last Saturday's win over Everton, he is happy for his team to keep adding to the record.[LNB]Galvanising effectHe said: "The record is having a galvanising effect but I also thought last week we just started to protect it a little bit.[LNB]"Our first-half performance was excellent against Everton. We played some really good football and created a lot of opportunities.[LNB]"But towards the middle of the game I sensed we were starting to drop off a little bit. I think that was to do with keeping the record."[LNB]Dutch keeper Edwin van der Sar also now holds the Premier League record of not conceding for 1,122 minutes.[LNB]A British record is on offer for the 38-year-old should he keep Sunday's opponents West Ham at bay for at least 75 minutes at Upton Park, live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1.[LNB]No problemBut Ferguson cannot see a problem in trying to protect the side's record, believing it will make his team harder to beat.[LNB]"It is a natural thing, particularly for Edwin who knows he is going for an exceptional record," said the United chief.[LNB]"The defenders are in that position as well, so caution is bound to come into it. I am not concerned."[LNB]
