Sir Alex Ferguson<\/a> for instilling a winning mentality among his players.<\/p>\nA 1-1 draw away at Blackburn on Saturday was enough for United to wrap up a record 19th league title which sees them overtake bitter rivals Liverpool as the most successful club in English football history, as well as their 12th Premier League crown in 19 seasons.<\/p>\n
The current United side has been criticized in some quarters for lacking a little of the star quality of Ferguson\u2019s previous teams \u2013 a view reflected in the fact that neither the Football Writers Association (FWA) or Professional Footballers Association (PFA) voted for a Red Devils player as their player of the year this season.<\/p>\n
Evra agrees with this assessment, but believes the fact the Old Trafford giants have been able to be successful in spite of a lack of outstanding individuals is a tribute to the collective efforts of the team.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the Blackburn match, Evra told reporters: \u201cToday it was very important to win otherwise someone would have got the hairdryer! the manager has given that winning mentality to everyone, that hunger to win. That’s Sir Alex Ferguson.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s a more collective effort and that’s even more satisfying. When Cristiano Ronaldo was here he did a great job but the team were playing for him and maybe people forget that. But since Carlito (Tevez) and Ronny have gone, United look more like a team.
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\u201cIf you were asked to pick one player this season, I don’t think anyone stands out. That’s why the credit for winning the title this season goes to the Man United spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although Evra is delighted with his team\u2019s achievements this year, he admits that losing the Champions League final to Spanish giants Barcelona at Wembley at the end of May would leave a bitter taste in the mouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, losing to Barcelona would spoil it,’ said the Frenchman. \u201cWhen we lost the final against them two years ago, we won the League and the Carling Cup and the World Club Championship but I was devastated.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was frustrated all the time on my holiday. All I could think about was that final. I don’t want to repeat that. Now I’m already thinking of next season because the title should always go to United.\u201d<\/p>\n
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