Source: Team_Talk
Man Utd v Norwich reaction
Sir Alex Ferguson accepted Manchester United's performance was not one of their best in the 2-0 win over Norwich at Old Trafford on Sunday.[LNB] Second-half goals from Anderson and Danny Welbeck allowed United to set a new record of 19 successive home wins in the Premier League.[LNB]They also stayed top of the table, by a single goal from Manchester City, allowing Ferguson to reflect on another job well done from a team that has dropped just two points at Old Trafford since the start of last season.[LNB]"Our home record has been fantastic for two seasons now," said Ferguson.[LNB]"This was not a good performance but we were gritty and we never gave in. That is a fantastic quality to have."[LNB]Ferguson admitted United could have fallen behind just before Anderson's opener, when Anthony Pilkington nipped in to rob Antonio Valencia just outside the home box.[LNB]But after Pilkington had rolled his shot narrowly wide, United seized the initiative when Anderson powered home a close-range header before Welbeck turned in Park Ji-sung's cut-back for his fifth goal of the season.[LNB]"I don't expect Anderson to score with a header," said Ferguson.[LNB]"I felt we needed someone to get hold of the ball up front. Danny Welbeck did that - and he also got another goal."[LNB]Ferguson also explained his decision to select Anders Lindegaard for his Premier League debut in preference to normal goalkeeper David De Gea.[LNB]"It was an opportunity to play Anders," said Ferguson.[LNB]"He is going away with Denmark this week but probably won't play, whereas David is likely to play twice for Spain's Under-21 team."[LNB]With England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro looming on Friday, Fabio Capello will have noted Wayne Rooney's return from a minor hamstring strain and Ferguson confirmed Ashley Young will also be available for the trip to Podgorica.[LNB]"Ashley has got an ankle knock," said Ferguson.[LNB]"It wasn't worth the risk with him but he should be OK for England."[LNB]With 19 points from their opening seven games, United have reason to be satisfied given the difficulty of the fixtures they have faced.[LNB]A trip to Liverpool and a blockbuster derby with Manchester City loom immediately after the international break, so there is plenty for the Red Devils to look forward to.[LNB]However, Norwich were worthy of at least a point, with Pilkington hitting the post part of a succession of decent opportunities.[LNB]Asked if he felt his side deserved more from their trip to the north-west, Canaries boss Paul Lambert replied: "Yes, but that is the game. If you do not take your chances, they can come back to haunt you.[LNB]"Manchester United are one of the best sides in Europe. They scored eight against Arsenal not so long ago.[LNB]"If you switch off for a millisecond they will punish you."
