VIVAnews - Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the secret of a successful Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 at home, Emirates Stadium, WIB Monday morning, February 1, 2010."The key is maturity. The more mature players, so we can deal with Arsenal," said Sir Alex told ESPN.
Led by veteran player Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs replaced by the second half, MU was performed very disciplined. Both Scholes and Giggs could play set the tempo and cohesion colleagues.
Ferguson also mentioned the 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the semi-final 2nd leg at Old Trafford, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 as a strong motivator. According to him, mentally Red Devils squad is now back to racing in the Premier League trophy struggle.
"We played good. Proof, we are able to overcome Arsenal played well, too. They are often in our penalty box," continued Ferguson.
Strategy & Rooney
The maturity of Ferguson's army was seen in the Emirates. Jonny Evans can handle the pressure cs Cesc Fabregas and the roar of public cs Emirates.
Ferguson boldly attacking 4-3-3 formation display to compensate for similar formations Arsenal. The difference, Luis Nani and Park Ji-Sung was also instructed to stand in the lost ball.
Red Devil's confidence is getting stronger support striker Wayne Rooney looks. Moreover, after Rooney's second goal into the net MU Manuel Almunia.
"Yes, Rooney appeared very good lately. He was always on time and the right position to score goals," said Ferguson.
This victory over Arsenal raise confident Red Devils squad. Ferguson was more confident to compete with Chelsea until the end.
"Chelsea and Arsenal still could lose points. So that's when we'll poke," Ferguson closed.