United turbo charged: Macheda goal gives champions new belief

Only now is it clear just how significant a goal Federico Macheda scored on Sunday afternoon. It did more than simply revive a team. More than simply lift Manchester United back to the top of the Barclays Premier League. It motivated the motivator and restored Sir Alex Ferguson's belief in a side that even he must have feared was starting to struggle under the burden of their own ambition.  United front? Ronaldo looks askance at his manager as Fergie describes the fresh sense of purpose instilled by the dramatic win over Villa.When Cristiano Ronaldo was asked to compare this season to the previous one as he sat alongside Ferguson yesterday, he said something fascinating. 'Last season it was more natural; this season more difficult.' It looked difficult against Aston Villa and difficult against Fulham and Liverpool prior to that. So difficult, in fact, Ferguson almost seemed resigned to a third successive League defeat when Gabriel Agbonlahor struck in the 58th minute to give Villa a 2-1 lead. As much was evident in the expression on his face. But first came the equaliser from Ronaldo and then that magical winner, and at Old Trafford yesterday the adrenaline was still pumping through Ferguson's veins.  Lazio call for change in regulations after losing out on United star MachedaRonaldo insists he's happy at United despite Madrid stepping up their £75m pursuitUnited suffer Ferdinand blow as Fergie targets two-goal triumph over PortoMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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