Sir Alex Ferguson was jubilant as United celebrated his 20th
anniversary at Old Trafford by focusing on the comprehensive
dismantling of Portsmouth.
Another lightning start to the game and a dazzling display of
attacking football moved United three points clear at the top of
the Premiership.
And, although the Gaffer was happy to celebrate his two decades at
the helm, he admitted that his players had delivered the perfect
commemoration - three points.
"I think it's a great landmark," he told MUTV. "It's amazing, 20
years, I don't know where the years have gone! One thing I know is
there have been some exciting times and I can reflect on
them.
"I think at the end of the day we've got to look forward, the
club's always done that and the team has to do it too. The good
thing today is that we didn't let it become a carnival or a
circus.
"We played with great professionalism, which is great to see. It's
just what I wanted."
Despite the midweek blip against FC Copenhagen, United's win over
Pompey was a fifth straight Premiership win and a ninth from the
opening 11 games of the season.
And the Boss was delighted with the manner of the victory as goals
from Louis Saha, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic accounted for
Harry Redknapp's side.
"It was excellent," he said. "I think the form has been good. We
played some good stuff last week (against Bolton) and we've
continued with another great performance today.
"In the first half in particular some of our penetration football
was good, we could've scored a lot of goals first and second half.
Their goalkeeper has been inspired, he's made three or four
fantastic saves and we could have scored more.
"Gary (Neville) could have scored a hat-trick. I know that's asking
the impossible but he could've had one! Nontheless there was some
good stuff, it was great."
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