A Red Devil's Derby View

After the 1-0 lose to Manchester City on Sunday lets hear what my colleague Kwabranee Kofi Wusu, who is an ardent Red Devil, an administrator of a sports group on Facebook and a follower of several other groups had to say.

Q1. Kofi, in general, how did u see the match?

Kwabranee Kofi Wusu(KKW):  It was a real derby game. Expectations were met. City as usual, performed to their ability until the 65th minute.
Coming into this game, united had put a spirited performance in the previous two games. Such a performance confirmed their status as 'come back' kings. Utd had a late equalizer at West Bromwich Albiom n against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
United in the initial stages of the game looked a bit shaky as seen in their passing. United lost many touches in the middle of the pitch with the worst culprits being Wayne Rooney n Fellaini.
As a derby game, high flying tackles epitomised the game, fans were absolute behind their teams ann players played to prove their worth.
The game remained balance till that 'stupidity' from smalling which underlined the lack of leadership at the United backline.

Q. The team put in a lot of effort in the final minutes. How positive are you for the rest of the campaign?

KKW: As said earlier, haters called the final minutes the 'fergie' time because miracles did happen in those periods previously but moyes came in n United started conceding in those periods so to see the lads get their mojo back n play in that form means the United of old is gradually coming back and proves a sense of confidence the manager has brought back to the team.

Q. Van Persie's performance has been sub par this season. Should Falcao be starting?

KKW: Van Persie, as I've told you has been our weakest link all season. Hopefully, Falcao gets back in the team and gives Persie a competition.

Q. Manchester City has won 5 of the last 6 derbies. How does it feel?

KKW: Its bad to lose derbies and it can't feel any better.

Q. What are your expectations for united this season?

KKW: I see United playing in the top four this season because we are only 4 points away from that position and with the current performances barred of injuries, I see United in the Champions League next season.

That's it from Kwabranee. Injuries permitting and with a better defence we might see United in the CL next season. Lets hope they get better luck with injuries than they've already had.