Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has insisted that the vital difference between his side and Manchester United is manager Sir Alex Ferguson.The Red Devils currently lead the Premier League by two points from Chelsea, having also played a game less than their West London rivals.
Yet Anelka believes that the advantage United have over their rivals is not the fact that they have better players, but because of their manager.
“United don’t have a notably better or more complete squad than Chelsea or Liverpool,” he told The Sun. “But Ferguson is so smart and so impressive.”
The Frenchman was also quick to explain exactly why the Scot was so successful at Old Trafford. He explained, “He keeps spotting and signing precisely the right players to complement what he already has and to balance the squad.
“Then, what is massively important and difficult. Ferguson teaches them to understand and demonstrate the special spirit of the club.
“He has been there doing it for a long time. But he keeps on succeeding.”
United have the chance to extend their lead over Chelsea when they take on Everton tonight before Chelsea travel to Liverpool tomorrow.
The game has been dubbed a ‘must win’ for both sides and Anelka admitted that defeat would prove disastrous to Chelsea’s title hopes.
He concluded: “Failing to take all three points would be a catastrophe in terms of what lies ahead for us during the remainder of the season.”
Resource: Goal.com
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