Fletcher: Prepared to wait

With United still firing in three competitions, Darren Fletcher will be hoping for more time on the pitch between now and the end of the season.

The Scotland international made only his seventh start of the campaign in Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Arsenal, a match in which Fletcher scored twice to cap a breathtaking performance in the heart of United’s midfield.

But despite Fletcher’s starring role, he knows he could find himself back among the substitutes for the Reds’ Champions League clash with Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday.

“It’s a squad game and you have to be patient,” Fletcher reasoned after the FA Cup victory.

“We have a talented squad with a lot of players in it and against Arsenal I was called upon to do a job.

“I always go out there and do my best in every game, whether that’s as a substitute or from the start.

“Fortunately for me, I got a start on Saturday and hopefully I’ll get a few more before the end of the season.

“Everyone wants to play all the time. It’s no different whatever level you play at. When you’re not playing regularly you just have to keep yourself fit, train hard and your chances will come.”

Darren Fletcher was speaking to MUTV.