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Friday, February 10, 2012


HERNANDEZ HAILS REDS' SPIRIT

Javier Hernandez believes Manchester United will take the boost of a remarkable fightback at Chelsea into the next big game, against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The Mexican marksman headed the equaliser at Stamford Bridge last weekend - just as he did at Anfield last October - and this precious point means the Reds can go top, at least for one night, by winning the home game against the Merseysiders.

"We went home [from Chelsea] with a lot of confidence," revealed Hernandez. "To come back from 3-0 down shows the spirit of our team. Throughout Manchester United's history, the team has never given up. We fight until the last minute.

"Right now, Manchester City are two points ahead of us but there are a lot of games to go, so we need to look forward, keep working and keep fighting."

Hernandez has already faced Liverpool four times in his first 18 months as a United player, with each clash bolstering his knowledge of English football's biggest duel.

"I have learned a lot about the rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool," he said on Friday. "I knew a lot about this already in Mexico. In all the world, people know about the history of both teams, with so many Premier League titles and European Cups between them. It is a very important rivalry.

"[The build-up to this game] is a bit different. We work just the same as we have done for every game. But in the back of your mind, you know it is Liverpool."

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PHELAN FEELS THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

United's assistant manager Mike Phelan says there is a noticeable change in the Carrington atmosphere when any season approaches its critical phase.

As the New Year fades into the distance, the United players can sense glory is within reach and the impact of this can be felt around the training ground.

"The competition within the group increases at this time of year, it's incredible," Phelan told MUTV.

"Even in training, you see a massive difference in the way the players apply themselves. They are all ready and wanting to be involved at the end of the season." 

With vast experience of the title race run-in, the players know what it takes to come out on top and will be doing everything between February and May to ensure the Barclays Premier League trophy remains at Old Trafford.

"Experience, in some degree, is the right thing to have," Phelan added. "We know how to handle certain times of the year. For example, we know we're going to get injuries in the early part of the season but then, after Christmas in January and February, we know we'll get that big group back together."

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LINGARD AIMS FOR BREAKTHROUGH 

Young United forward Jesse Lingard is hoping to make his senior bow before the season is out after earning his first call-ups to Sir Alex Ferguson's squad.

The 19-year-old has been one of the Reserves' star performers this term - he scored his fifth goal of the campaign in Thursday's 4-2 defeat to Man City in the Manchester Senior Cup. But although he was on the bench for the Carling Cup clash with Crystal Palace and Barclays Premier League encounter at Newcastle, he has yet to get a taste of the senior action.

"I've been involved with the first team and I am playing well for the Reserves so we'll see where it goes from there," Lingard told MUTV. "The aim is for more and hopefully I can play in the Europa League.

"It was good experience [at Newcastle], being around the players. Obviously, if you're going to be a Manchester United player, you have got to get used to that sort of stuff and I enjoyed it. It's always a good vibe. You talk about tactics before the match, and the coaches make sure you get enough rest for the big game.

"I've been getting a lot of advice actually. Chicharito told me about movement, Wayne Rooney spoke about finishing and Dimitar Berbatov talked about composure. It's good to get a lot of tips from them."

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