Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes the critics of Jonny Evans and David de Gea are now eating humble pie. The pair have been outstanding in recent weeks.

Ferguson beamed: "When I think back to the time when so many critics were ready for me to move Evans on.

"I hope they're questioning their judgment as the boy has been in sure form lately and was many people's choice as man of the match against Spurs.

"Another young player we kept faith with, and who is now proving so many wrong, is our keeper David De Gea.

"We have a good bunch of players and are at the stage of the season when it will show."