Darren Fletcher produced another all-conquering display in the
Reds’ midfield during Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal, and the
Scot has revealed he’s revelling in his best season yet for
United.
Top-class performances have become the norm for Fletcher this
season, he’s been a regular fixture in the first-team this season
with 38 appearances and influencing games with increasingly mature
displays.
“In terms of games played, consistency and level of
performances, I’d say this is definitely my best season,” he told
United Review. “That comes with age, and I’m more mature now at 25.
I’ve played a lot of games and that helps your performance levels;
I’ve definitely seen the improvement for that.
“In other seasons my performances have been a bit more staggered
in terms of not playing for a few weeks and then coming in, which
is a lot harder to do. This year, having a run of games has made my
performances and my confidence improve. I’ve really enjoyed being
in central midfield because it’s my natural and best position. I
just hope it continues now because we’ve still got two trophies to
win.”
Fletcher was a pivotal figure in United’s first-half blitz of
the Gunners in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
The Scot is a recognised big-game player, which is just as well
with plenty of crunch matches coming up before the end of the
season.
“The Champions League and Premier League aren’t decided yet and
all that’s gone has got us in this situation, so there’s still a
lot to play for,” adds Fletch. “This is the business end of the
season now where big games decide league championships, we’re in
the Champions League semi-finals and want to be in the final, and
these are the games you want to be part of.”