Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard says every game is important at the Premier League giants.

Although his own experiences were at a much lower level in Denmark and Norway, the thing which struck Lindegaard when he joined from Aalesunds in January was the focus Ferguson and his staff devote to every game.

So, if it were not for the dressing room chatter and information gleaned from the media, no-one would actually know Manchester City were coming to town.

"One of the things that impressed me most when I came to United is that every game is handled the same way," he said.

"It doesn't matter whether it is Crawley at home or Chelsea away. It has always been very serious.

"It seems like one of the cornerstones of this club is to always take your opponent seriously.

"It is going to be a normal build-up to the City game, as it would be with any other."