The United manager said: 'He had a hand in almost everything we did in the second half, and throughout the ninety minutes I thought he was excellent' Elsewhere Arsene Wenger was pleased with his side's resolute defensive display against newcomers Watford, wary of the disruptive style of play the visitors might have adopted. He explained: 'It was important for us to be good in the air and on set pieces', he continued, 'after that it was a question of putting the ball down when we could and then score when we could'. Rafa Benitez was pleased that Craig Bellamy was off the mark in the premiership for his new side but was disappointed to have dropped points at home, leaving Liverpool further behind in the title race.
He said after the game: 'We haven't won the game but I felt it was there to be won in the second half and we created enough chances to take all three points,' Martin O'Neil was satisfied as Villa maintained their unbeaten run despite only managing a draw at home against Spurs. The Villa manager said his team did not start to play well until they went behind. 'It was possibly the worst we've played under me, but credit to the players because they've responded to going a goal down fantastically and got a deserved point.
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