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Darren Fletcher: 'Manchester United never give up'

Fletcher hails United's attitude
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Darren Fletcher says that teams are scared of Manchester United's attitude never to give up until the final whistle.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has hailed his side's "never-say-die" attitude and believes that their opponents "fear" it.

The 28-year-old says that the Red Devils' history of late comebacks make them a formidable force in the final 10 minutes of matches.

"It is hard to explain, but the never-say-die attitude is ingrained in this club," he told PA Sport. "It comes from the players, who believe, and opposition teams, who fear it. The club has such a history of it you almost expect it to happen.

"We have a great bunch of players with a great attitude - we will always fight right to the very end. The history of the club definitely plays a part. There is a psychological factor of going into the last 10 minutes of games and if we are drawing, the opposition know United will throw everything at them.

"They withdraw because they realise what is coming and they find themselves on the edge of their own box. We are very patient, we get the ball wide and try to create chances. It is not route one, it is always with a purpose. We always seem to create chances and long may it continue."

United are currently six points clear of defending English champions and second-placed Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

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