Vintage Giggs marks 900th appearance with late winner
NORWICH (1) vs MANCHESTER UNITED (2)
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs marked his 900th appearance for the club with a last minute winner that could prove pivotal in his club’s pursuit of the Premier League title, according to his manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
When Grant Holt cancelled out Paul Scholes’s opener with seven minutes remaining, United looked destined to fall four points behind title rivals and neighbours Manchester City.
But Giggs (right) had other ideas and ensured Ferguson’s men kept within striking distance by stabbing home at the far post after he had been picked out by Ashley Young.
“I thought we were lethargic, too casual on the ball. Then when we lost the goal, we played brilliantly,” said Ferguson, who confirmed Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley will miss England’s midweek friendly against Holland through injury. “That tells you something about the temperament, they do not get nervous and started to up their game, so that augurs well for us.
“I am sure this result will have an impact [on the season]. Everyone knows we never give in, no matter who plays us, they know they will have to play right to the death.”