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Ferguson Admits Manchester United Were Beaten By 'Better Team'
Red Devils manager critical of referee but accepts defeat.
Oct 25, 2009 3:15:47 PM
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson conceded that his side put on a lackluster showing as they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool this afternoon.
“Well, disappointing performance – the first half in particular was a bad performance by us,” he told Sky Sports.
“We didn't handle the atmosphere of the game, I thought, and we didn't handle the decisions against us well. We should have been better at doing that, we've got enough experience of doing it,” he continued.
The Manchester United manager felt his side were better after half-time but were unlucky with the key decisions in the game.
“Second half, I thought we improved a good deal but, we lost out to one or two major decisions,” explained Ferguson.
“I felt that [the challenge on] Carrick in the first half was a penalty kick, he's [Jamie Carragher] clearly gone over the top of the ball to Michael Carrick, outside the box, it's a free kick.
“Of course the controversial one which everyone will be talking about, when he [Carragher] brought Michael Owen down on the edge of the box. He's their most experienced player, he's their best defender without question.
“If he goes off at that stage of the game, it would have been difficult for them.”
Despite this criticism, Sir Alex was gracious in defeat and believed Liverpool outplayed his side and deserved the three points.
“All in all Liverpool were the better team, they created more chances, they were better than us on the day and I've no complaints...Liverpool were the better team.
“They deserved their victory,” he concluded.
Owen Watson, Goal.com
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