Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson declared himself thrilled with his side’s attacking play as he watched the Red Devils beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 at Old Trafford.

 

The reigning Premier League champions needed to bounce back after losing 2-1 at Basel in midweek and going out of the Champions League.

 

And they did just that with a brace apiece from Nani (17th and 56th minutes) and Wayne Rooney (27th and 62nd minutes)

 

Wolves did manage a consolation just two minutes into the second half through Steven Fletcher, but never looked like posing a real threat to United.

 

For Ferguson, the bouncing back from Champions League disappointment was key.

 

"We were pleased with that", Ferguson told MUTV.

 

"On Wednesday, we worked our socks off and didn’t get a break. Today we worked our socks off and we did get a break.

 

"Some of the football was fantastic and obviously getting the second goal relaxed everyone. I know Wolves scored just after half time, but they deserved that because they keep crossing the ball into the box and they are a real threat from those crosses."

 

The Scot also pinpointed United’s width through Nani and Antonio Valencia as an area the opposition had trouble addressing.

 

"I thought the wide positions were a problem for Wolves today. I think we kept their full backs completely occupied all through the game – we were getting to the edge of their box all the time.

 

"Goals are what we’re about. Although our goal tally was very good up until a few weeks ago, today was a fillip in terms of pushing us on a bit. The crowd got right behind the players today, particularly the young ones and that was good.

 

"In the main, our attacking play was terrific.

 

"We could have scored a lot of goals today and that’s pleasing."

 

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