Fergie concern at profligacy
30 Dec 2008 - 08:23:51
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."