Evra is season's star
Forget Rooney and Ronaldo... Patrice Evra has been United's best
performer so far this season, according to Paddy
Crerand.
The Reds legend and former European Cup winner insists Evra has
been absolutely fantastic this term, particularly because of his
instinct to attack down the left flank.
Many United fans would agree, and on current form it could be
reasonably argued that the Frenchman is the best left-back in
England's top flight.
"I would say without question hes been the man of the season so
far, hes been absolutely outstanding," Crerand told MUTV. "I dont
think anybody can have an argument about that. But if they do, Ill
argue with them!
"Hes got all the qualities, particularly at Old Trafford because
United are invariably the attacking team. He plays up and down that
left side and has been fantastic doing it.
Vidic, needed a little bit of time to settle, he added.
I think theres more pressure at this club on players than there
is at any other club because youve got a worldwide audience
staring at you and they expect you to go on the pitch and be a star
straightaway.
But it takes time. You have to get to know the players youre
playing with and they have to get to know you.
"I believe Patrice is a very popular person with the rest of the
squad, but I think being a good player helps to make you popular,
and hes been exactly that for us this season.
Having arrived almost two years ago for a reported fee around
£5.5million, Evra has proved an excellent capture and already seen
off the competition of Gabriel Heinze. It may have taken him time
to bed in to the English style of play, but the patience, Crerand
feels, has paid off.
"Hes another one who, like Nemanja