What Sir Alex talked about Sunderland match

Ferguson hailed the Frenchman's impact and told Setanta 1: 'We have missed him. We're delighted to have him back as we got the win today.

'He has come through fine, having been out for such a long time you're always aware that type of injury can come back again.'

Ferguson added: 'In the first half I thought the passing was far too slow, although the possession was comfortable we were not making chances and it is difficult when teams come here and line up the way they do.'

Ferguson admitted his youthful attacking quartet had struggled to gel.

'We started with a front four who had never played together before, it was new for them so there was a lack of understanding, quite naturally,' he said

'In the second half we brightened the game up and deserved to win the game.'