Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's Premier League rivals that his side are mentally tough enough to survive any test on the road to a third successive title.
Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United's Premier League rivals that his side are mentally tough enough to survive any test on the road to a third successive title.
Ferguson's team are in pole position to retain the English crown after a run of seven successive victories, but the champions face a fixture that has often proved uncomfortable for them on Sunday when they travel to West Ham.
Ferguson is convinced United's resilience is such that they can cope with anything West Ham or anyone else can throw at them.
"I don't know why there is an extra intensity to the West Ham games when we go down there," Ferguson said.
"It doesn't bother me. It is a part of life. You go to Anfield and Everton and passionate clubs like Newcastle and Sunderland and there is nothing wrong with passion.
"It doesn't affect the result. You need mental strength to be successful at this club.
"You can see that in a lot of the players. They know how to deal with most things."
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