Fergie convinced over forward pairing

12 April 2012

Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez can become the perfect partners after watching his twin terrors send Manchester United soaring to the Barclays Premier League summit following the 4-1 victory over Middlesbrough.

Many pundits felt the duo were too similar to play together when Tevez arrived from West Ham. But any doubts over their link-up play have long since been dismissed, as, on Saturday the Red Devils equalled a 100-year-old record after scoring four times in four successive games.

"Wayne and Carlos are doing fantastically well together," said Ferguson. "They will mature and develop as experienced players. When they do that, hopefully we will see the complete partnership."

Ferguson claimed United's third goal - and Tevez's first - summed up the effectiveness of their partnership.

After cushioning Anderson's lofted pass into Rooney's path, Tevez continued his run, finishing clinically when the Merseysider returned possession with an inspired back-heel.

"It needed quick thinking, great vision and courage," said Ferguson.

"Wayne was in the box and he could have taken a touch. But he knows Carlos is making the run and the back-heel puts him in. It was a fantastic goal."

The sublime effort effectively sealed victory for United, although it had a major rival for goal of the game given Nani had put the hosts in front with an unstoppable 30-yard piledriver even better than the memorable winner against Tottenham two months ago.

"Nani only deals in thunderbolts," enthused Ferguson. "He is coming along nicely for us now and he had a great impact."

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