GAMBLE PAYS OFF FOR FERGUSON
Sir Alex Ferguson loves watching Manchester United throw caution to the wind as they produced another famed stunning fightbacks to overcome Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.
With 10 minutes remaining it seemed the Red Devils were heading for a third successive defeat and about to hand the title initiative to main rivals Liverpool.
Then, Cristiano Ronaldo drilled home his second goal of the game, setting the stage for 17-year-old Federico Macheda to curl home a sublime winner in the second minute of stoppage time to send Old Trafford into ecstasy.
“In those situations, I gamble,” said Ferguson.
“Winning is the name of the game at this club.
“Risks are part of football and this club has been that way for a long time.
“I love to see that kind of adventure. Yes, there are times when we don’t defend properly – and we didn’t defend well today – but there is always a goal threat.
“There is always a chance we can win the match – and that is more exciting than anything.”
It probably explains why Ferguson retained a sense of calm authority, introducing Macheda and then fellow teenager Danny Welbeck, as most United fans were watching through splayed fingers.
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