FOOTBALL FANS have called for Sir Alex Ferguson “to be knighted again” after his stunning Aston Villa prediction began recirculating.
Unai Emery’s side beat Manchester City 1-0 last night to secure a 14th consecutive home victory.
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CBS SportsOnly Sir Alex Ferguson predicted their current good run after their opening day thrashing at Newcastle[/caption]
That result lifted them up to third in the Premier League, and two above the reigning champions.
Not many would have predicted Villa’s stunning campaign after their nightmare opening day defeat at Newcastle.
They kicked off the season with a 5-1 thrashing at St. James’ Park – but the legendary former Manchester United saw something he liked that day.
Fergie, who was knighted in the 1999 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, appeared pitchside to join NBC Sports’ pundits at Old Trafford before United beat Wolves 1-0.
And when asked who had impressed him most over the opening weekend of action, the Scot shocked everybody with his response.
He said: “To be honest with you, I watched Aston Villa and Newcastle, and I can’t believe the scoreline.
“Honestly, Aston Villa played fantastic football, and just lost bad goals.
“It’s a surprising game, football. You can play teams off the pitch and not score – that’s what Aston Villa did.”
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After Villa’s latest triumph, the footage of Fergie hailing them soon started going viral again.
And were quick to hail him as the greatest of all time after his words about Emery’s team.
One fan responded by saying: “Aston Villa are 3rd in the Premier League table. They just beat Manchester City.
“Sir Alex Ferguson. The Official Goat.”
Another said: “What did Sir Alex Ferguson says again about Aston Villa?
“That man should be knighted again. He is the GOAT of coaches.”
A fellow supporter wrote: “After the first game of the season, everyone else was wrong and Sir Alex Ferguson was right.”
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