DIDN'T I DO WEL ... Danny Welbeck poses after
his goal against Derby
The Manchester United boss was incensed by the
striker’s Eric Cantona-style goal celebration in Sunday’s FA Cup
win over Derby. And instead of picking him for Wednesday’s
clash with Fulham, Fergie decided to knock the 18-year-old down a
peg or two by dropping him to the stiffs for their trip to
Wigan.
A United source revealed: “Alex was very angry about
the way Welbeck celebrated his goal at Derby. He felt there was a
touch of arrogance about it.
“Danny is just a kid and Alex does not like the thought
of him getting too big for his boots. “That is a lesson plenty
of players have learned over the years at Old Trafford.”
Welbeck is rated as a star of the future by Fergie. He
came off the bench against Derby to complete the scoring in
United’s 4-1 win with a brilliant first-time curling shot into the
far corner.
That led to his big-headed celebration, with his chest
puffed out, reminiscent of French United legend Cantona.
At least he did not sulk at being forced to play for
the reserves. He scored twice against the Latics’ second team
as United came from 4-1 down to win 5-4.
That positive reaction may well earn him a recall to
the first-team squad when United take on Blackburn tomorrow.
