LIVERPOOL'S latest signing Albert Riera has the happy knack of playing on winning sides against Manchester United - but the Spaniard insists that his latest success is down to the hard work of his new Anfield team-mates.
The winger made an instant impression by constantly stretching the champions' defence during Saturday's 2-1 victory - following on from the part he played in Manchester City's 3-1 win over their neighbours on his Eastlands debut in 2006.
However Riera dismissed notions of being a lucky charm against Sir Alex Ferguson's side, highlighting the mental resolve of his fellow Liverpool players instead.
"They scored first but we believed in ourselves and believed we could change the score," the 26 years-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "We played a very good second half. It wasn't just luck. You can't talk about luck too much in football. We played a great match and that is why we won."
Riera was as impressed with the fans as he was the rest of his new team, but said the Anfield reception did not come as a shock.
"That wasn't a surprise because I knew before I came here that these fans were the best, and I knew before that this was the best home any side could play football in," said Riera, who has won five caps for his native country. "I think the supporters will win us a lot of points this season because they push us on."
The winger made an instant impression by constantly stretching the champions' defence during Saturday's 2-1 victory - following on from the part he played in Manchester City's 3-1 win over their neighbours on his Eastlands debut in 2006.
However Riera dismissed notions of being a lucky charm against Sir Alex Ferguson's side, highlighting the mental resolve of his fellow Liverpool players instead.
"They scored first but we believed in ourselves and believed we could change the score," the 26 years-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "We played a very good second half. It wasn't just luck. You can't talk about luck too much in football. We played a great match and that is why we won."
Riera was as impressed with the fans as he was the rest of his new team, but said the Anfield reception did not come as a shock.
"That wasn't a surprise because I knew before I came here that these fans were the best, and I knew before that this was the best home any side could play football in," said Riera, who has won five caps for his native country. "I think the supporters will win us a lot of points this season because they push us on."
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