‘We have to win games like that’ – Manchester United star Nani content with narrow win over Bolton

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Manchester United midfielder Nani is happy with all three points despite how unconvincing his side’s 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford seemed to be.

Saturday’s victory was not the first time this season United managed to grab points at the death after a sub-par performance.

But the winger insists the ends justify the means and revealed the secret behind his side’s last-minute heroics after Dimitar Berbatov struck the winner two minutes from time.

Speaking to MUTV, Nani said: “If we want to win the league, we have to win games like that. It was a very important result.

“This afternoon the players were fantastic, especially after Jonny was sent off. I think we did very well.

“Bolton had an opportunity to create more problems for our defense after Evans was red-carded but we always think positively and want to attack. We always try to score.

“The secret to scoring late goals is that we always play until the last minute. Today was the same.

“I’m pleased for us. We did so well in the final minutes and we won the game.”

Nani believes the international break couldn’t come at a better time for United as defenders Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, John O’Shea, and Rafael are all sidelined with injuries.

“Now we join our national teams so hopefully some of our injured players can recover,” he said.

“We hope that when we come back from the international break all the squad will be ready.

“We need everybody for these final games.”

Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion meant United extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points, although the Gunners do still hold a game in hand.