Alex Ferguson: A win's a win
Posted Sunday, October 30, 2011 by The Sun
ALEX FERGUSON admits he was simply happy to get back to winning ways against Everton.
His Manchester United side recovered from last weekend's 6-1 defeat to Manchester City with a tough 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.
Javier Hernandez scored the winner but Ferguson was quick to pay tribute to his side's resiliance.
The Scottish boss said: "It was a hard game and we expected that.
"Every time you come to Everton the crowd get behind them and show great enthusiasm.
"But in the main, in the first half particularly, we did very well.
"In the second half we defended well and that was the pleasing aspect for me, winning 1-0.
"Everton put in a lot of crosses but we managed to get them away and David De Gea didn't have much to do really."
Everton went close in the first half when Leighton Baines hit the bar from a free-kick.
And Ferguson added: "They were unlucky to hit the bar maybe. We were a bit lucky with that one, it was a fantastic free-kick.
"We rode our luck with that one but we battled in the second half and got the result we wanted."
Ferguson has been frustrated with the amount of shots his team are allowing their opponents.
And he accepts they need to tighten up to maintain hope of defending their title.
He said: "The fact that there have been so many chances against us recently - we had to reduce that if we are going to win the league.
"We have to reduce those types of chances against us and today we didn't have any problems."
Everton manager David Moyes was disappointed his side did not get anything out of the game.
The Toffees have now lost five out of six games in all competitions.
"But, especially after taking Chelsea to extra time in the Carling Cup in midweek, Moyes was proud of their efforts.
He said: "I think we are unlucky not to get at least a point out of the game.
"We played well and Manchester United had few attempts, especially in the second half. I thought we looked the stronger side in the second half.
"Maybe it was just that bit of quality in the final third that we didn't have.
"We tried to find a way to get a goal but it wasn't to be.
"Great credit to the lads. We have gone toe to toe with Chelsea midweek, when we were unlucky not to go through, and done the same today."
Sylvain Distin, Phil Neville and Tim Cahill all missed the game through injury but could be back to face Newcastle next week.
Moyes said: "I think the three boys will have a chance for next week but we will know more in the week."
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