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SIR ALEX: FANS CAN HELP US ON SUNDAY Sir Alex Ferguson is urging the Easter Sunday crowd at Old Trafford to follow the example set by the away fans earlier this week - and roar the Reds to victory. Speaking in his Good Friday press conference, the United boss praised the contribution made by supporters in the 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers and expressed his hope for more of the same against Mark Hughes' QPR. "The fans have been important over the years at this time of the season," he said. "The surge they can give us in the last 15 minutes or so of games when they're right behind us almost helps to suck the ball into the net. It's a terrific feeling. They definitely give us an advantage." Sir Alex was also pleased with the patience shown by the supporters at Blackburn, given the breakthrough goal from Antonio Valencia didn't arrive until the 81st minute. "We had to wait for late goals on Monday night but the fans were fantastic at Blackburn from the first minute, they never stopped," said Sir Alex. "It would be great if they can create that for the rest of the games because it does help the players." More: Valencia rumours refuted | Nani back for busy week | Red Voices podcast ROONEY KEEPS EYE ON CITY Wayne Rooney admits he will be watching Manchester City's matches during the run-in on television as the tension increases at the top of the table. United's top scorer is an avid football watcher and will be hoping the Blues slip up at Arsenal on Sunday after the Reds take on QPR at Old Trafford. "I watch pretty much every game that's on no matter who's playing; if there's a game on, I can't not watch it!" says Rooney, in the new issue of Inside United magazine. "Watching games can be really frustrating but when things go your way it's a great feeling. The most important thing for us is to concentrate on ourselves and make sure we take care of our results, but of course it does give you a real boost when you see your rivals drop points. We just need to keep winning to ensure we take advantage of that if and when it happens." Some pundits have claimed that the current United side is not a vintage one, the same criticism that was levelled at the club last season. So what's Rooney's take on it? "I think there have been games when we could have played better. But we've shown the spirit and the determination to grind out results when we've needed to. "We've got a lot of quality players in the side and at times this season we've played some great football and then, at other times, we haven't played as well. But we've still dug out results. If you look at the points tally for this stage of the season it's probably one of the highest in United's Premier League history. We are in a great position to win the league again this year so we haven't done too badly." More: Giggs expects stern test from Sparky | Jones enthralled by title race PETRUCCI AIMS FOR PROGRESS United Reserves' Italian captain Davide Petrucci talks about his hopes of breaking into the first team... Are you pleased with how the season is going? I'm happy because we are doing so well. We're top of the league and we're working hard to stay there. We hope to win it. How much have you had to adapt your game personally? Warren Joyce has praised your running and tackling... When I came here, I obviously wasn't used to English football. They told me that, to play in England, you have to play with the ball but also do the defensive part. That's what I'm trying to be focused on now. I feel better because I had injuries but now I feel good so I want to push myself. Are you more of a complete midfielder now? Obviously I like to play going forward. But I need to be ready to do everything - sometimes you have to play in front of the defence, sometimes in the middle. You just have to be ready to do everything. If you are a complete midfielder, you have more chances to do well. How pleased are you to captain the Reserves? I feel very proud when I am on the pitch wearing the armband. Just playing for United is so good. I try [to lead by example] but they are all great lads and they know how to behave already. You were on the bench for the first team as part of the squad at Spurs, although you weren't a sub... Yes, I travelled with the team and that was such a great experience. That was my dream - to play for the first team - so that's been my target and I want to achieve that. Hopefully I can have more chances. The next step up will be to be on the bench and making my debut would be my dream. Do you feel you're close to breaking through? I'm not far but, at the same time, it's still far off. I have to work very hard here at United. Even the biggest player is never settled [in terms of his place] and there are always challenges in front of them. It's the same for everyone. More: Macheda's dream debut video | United Reserves news |  April transfer gossip   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. This email is designed to be viewed in HTML email clients - if you cannot see the images above, please open an HTML-compatible email account and then register the new address with ManUtd.com. If this email has been forwarded to you by a friend, please register with ManUtd.com to receive the MU Foundation newsletter directly in future. The articles and images in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of Manchester United FC. If you do not wish to receive this email please send a blank email from your subscription address to unsubscribe@manutd.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy. 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