A week that has gleaned two excellent results in the cup
competitions for United has also highlighted just how important Sir
Alex Ferguson’s summer signings have become to the team.
Carlos Tevez got the winner against Lyon in midweek, with Owen
Hargreaves operating a pivotal midfield holding role. But it is the
form of Nani and Anderson, both new to England, that have pleased
the United boss.
The pair have both perhaps played more regularly than that they
would have hoped at the start of the season. But their excellent
recent displays make it increasingly difficult leave them out of
the side.
“We’re very pleased with their progress,” Sir Alex says. “The
evidence of their development is there to see on the pitch.
“With Anderson, he has exploded onto the scene, whereas Nani is
taking his time. But he is gradually getting better and
better.
"They’re different players of course, so that makes a difference.
But they’re both doing really well.”