Numquam Moribimur

Numquam Moribimur means We'll never die and is Manchester United's motto.

We can be sure of several things. United had an absolutely dismal loss on Sunday to bitter rivals Manchester City. Ferguson in his side must look to improve imediately if they want to see their title aspirations become a reality. We can also stand assured that this is not a shift in power. One match does not constitute a historical decline. While it was a massive loss for the Red, it is still early in the campaign. We have yet to come to those long winter months cluttered with cup, league as well as European matches. This will be Manchester City's first venture into that teritory where as United do it every season.

The Scoreline of the match on Sunday does not reflect the circumstances of the game. I am not trying find some excuse about how United could have won etc. However, it was definitely a much closer match than the score suggests. No one could argue that the first half was not dominated by Sir Alex's side. Obviously the major catylist was Johnny Evans' sending off. He is still very young and it was a mistake of inexperience. Let's just hope he learned from the mistake and will not have a repeat offense! For any team to play an entire half is a feat unto its own. The Red's continued to dominate play for another 10 minutes pushing up the field and possessing the ball around the box. Unfortunately an clear opportunity was never produced. instead of stepping up and provided pressure we gave space which gifts opporunities and well there you go.

Now I am more interested in what is next. It looks like Tom Cleverly is finally back in the line up against Aldershot. Hopefully we will have him back as regular very soon. The match against Aldershot went just as expected with a comfortable 3-0 win. It was good to see the likes of Owen, Berba and Valencia get game time. The Everton fixture at the weekend should be a good match. Hopefully United will come out firing on all cylinders. Im sure Fergie had quite the haird dryer treatment waiting for the players following the match. I have no doubt that this team has the quality to succeed in this campaign but, they have yet to stride. (even with their exciting form at the start of the season) Usually that does not happen untill December or january anyway so no worries yet.

The papers have been litered with artcicles advertising "the ten players that could help United". Im not so easily swayed from trusting in Sir Alex's side. After a loss like this, the media is of course screaming buy buy buy. Im not sure that is the answer. Although, I am not sure that Fergie wont make another purchase in January. It definitely wouldnt surprise me. However, a spending spree is unlikely and not what we need. If they were to make a purchase in January, I would look for a holding/defensive midfielder. It would give us a shield for the back four basically giving us added security. Other than that I really hope to see players like Owen and Berba given a few more opportunities. They have shown their quality and that they are ready to play. Hopefully we will see them on the pitch soon.

After a tough weekend, all the Reds can do is look to the next match and not make the same mistakes. As long as the team shows the same spirit as they did during the nightmare of a game and keep fighting, we will be fine.

Numquam Moribimur!