Ferguson's Battle Cry For St James' Park!
"It is a quality that will serve us well in the run-in.
"It tells you we have players with desire and commitment. We are very pleased with their attitude.
"The bench was strong against Lyon. We could have brought on Saha but felt Tevez was more suited to that type of game.
"We would probably have got a response from Saha as he is desperate to do well and is looking good.
"Some people like Darren Fletcher do not even make the bench. He proved how vital a player he was to us when we beat Arsenal in the FA Cup.
"So they will all play a part as they make a fantastic contribution in training and the way they handle their disappointment.
"We are in a position where we cannot afford any slip-ups now.
"We have to motor on and get a good consistency about us. We know some points will be dropped and Arsenal and Chelsea are aware of that.
"The name of the game is not to drop as many as them. It is not easy but we have come from behind before.
"In 1993 we were well behind in November but eight points clear at the finishing line.
"What it tells you hopefully is that experience counts.
"Arsenal have an advantage of being five points clear, no question of that but they also know they have some tough games coming up."