Ahead of his club’s match with Chelsea in the Community Shield today, Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken out about the potential of his current side.
On top of the already championship winning squad, Ferguson has strengthened his team with new signings Nani, Andersson and Hargreaves, with Tevez expected to sign next week.
Whilst Ferguson focuses on the exciting attacking football Manchester United play, he is quick to emphasise the need for his players to fulfill their potential.
“There is plenty of entertainment there – there is no question about that,” Ferguson said.
“But we still have to be winners. It’s all right saying there is potential but the potential has to be realised.
“At the end of the day, we have to be winners. I think we did it last season the right way.
“I hope this time we’ll look to improve in terms of the attacking part but we want to be winners.
“That gives great responsibility to the back four and Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick in midfield.
“We play attacking football because we think it is winning football – we don’t do it to look pretty.”