Fergie’s pep talk revealed

SIR Alex Ferguson has told his young players the devastation of last season's Barclays Premier League title disappointment will be the making of them.

On the way back from Sunderland — after the couple of minutes in which United appeared to have won he championship, then found they had lost it to city - Ferguson took a walk on the team bus.

He singled out the youngsters and told them never to forget what had just happened.

Striker Danny Welbeck said: When we were travelling home he went round the coach and said 'you will never forget this, this will win you titles."

The misery should provide additional motivation for the Red Devils, who begin their campaign at Everton tonight.

Robin van Persie's arrival has livened up the atmosphere around Old Trafford after three years of seeing all the marquee players join City.

Van Persie is expected to start on the bench, although he should play some part.

Rio Ferdinand is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up a training ground injury.






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