Manchester United FC

• Nickname:
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Sir Alex Ferguson

• Ground:
• Capacity:NaN

Fergie concern at profligacy

30 Dec 2008 - 08:23:51

Click To Enlarge

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is becoming increasingly concerned by his side's profligacy following Monday's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

United maintained their pressure on the top two courtesy of Dimitar Berbatov's second-half winner at Old Trafford.

But the champions again missed a host of chances on a frustrating night and have now failed to score more than one goal in each of their last six Premier League games.

"We missed a lot of chances and that is the big concern," admitted Ferguson.

"If we can't take those chances we will suffer from it.

"But I think you have to see how well Middlesbrough played tonight. For a team in their position (one place above the drop zone) it belies their ability."

However, Ferguson is pleased with his side's overall league position - seven points behind leaders Liverpool but with two games in hand - at the turn of the year.

"We have two games in hand, both at home, and it is going too be a great run in," he added.

"The important thing is to do our own job, look after ourselves and we'll do okay."