Source: Daily_Mail
What did Sir Alex Ferguson make of Chris Smalling's display against Aston Villa?
Welcome to the big time,Chris Smalling. The Fulham centre half was watched byhis soon-to-be new bossSir Alex Ferguson on Saturday and there was a glimmer of why the Scot had beaten Arsenal to the young defender's signature. The 20-year-old was cool, calm and assured on the ball - his distribution was largely flawless. Man of the moment: Chris SmallingIt's a shame his defending was not in the same class after Gabriel Agbonlahor gave him a Premier League lesson. Smalling last week signed a £10million deal to move to Manchester United at the end of the season. Meeting of minds: Ferguson (right) chats with Franco Baldini But Ferguson will not have been impressed to see the 6ft 3in defender beaten in the air by the striker for Villa's opener, despite being four inches taller than Agbonlahor. Chris who? Non-league to Under 21s, Smalling is making a name for himselfFulham 0 Aston Villa 2: Martin O'Neill plays down Champions League hopes despite Craven Cottage strollManchester United's £10m boy Chris Smalling was snubbed by ChelseaWenger has £30m to spend at Arsenal. and his title rivals can't splash out