Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with Ben Foster's late save from Birmingham City striker Christian Benitez in yesterday's 1-0 win.

He told MUTV: "I think clean sheets are always an indication of your determination to defend well as a team. I'll take eight 1-0 results every season.

"It's not great on the nerves but this club's famous for that - nobody gets an easy ride here, not the supporters, not the staff, the players nor myself. We always keep the fans on the edge of their seats - it's exciting.

"Ben Foster made a fantastic save in the second half. He looked very comfortable and relaxed in his role today and I think he's learnt from last week at Wembley.

"That was an unusually nervy performance from him last week. We know he has ability and he proved that again today."