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Fergie enjoys Saha return

02 Sep 2007 - 09:21:56

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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the instant impact of Louis Saha after the injury-plagued striker scored the winner over Sunderland on his return to the Manchester United line-up.

Saha marked his first appearance of the season with a vital 72nd minute winner to help the nervy champions pick up only their second victory of the new campaign.

The France international, who had come on as a half-time substitute for the ineffective Anderson, had not featured for the Red Devils since last season's Champions League semi-final defeat to AC Milan.

"We have missed him. We're delighted to have him back as we got the win," said Ferguson.

"He has come through fine, having been out for such a long time you're always aware that type of injury can come back again."

However, Ferguson admitted he was less than impressed with the overall performance as his side once again failed to find much fluency to their attacking play.

"In the first half I thought the passing was far too slow, although the possession was comfortable we were not making chances and it is difficult when teams come here and line up the way they do."

"We started with a front four who had never played together before, it was new for them so there was a lack of understanding, quite naturally.

"In the second half we brightened the game up and deserved to win the game."