Anders Lindegaard was in good form has he kept a clean sheet during a rare start for Manchester United.
The champions dominated the match for the most part and ran out 5-0 winners against Fulham, but the home side were not totally toothless and Lindegaard had to be on his toes to ensure they did not find a way back into the match.
Danny Welbeck opened the scoring after just five minutes when he finished from close range before Nani doubled the lead with a header.
Anyone following the in-play Premier League betting odds will have know that the game seemed to be over.
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has said that the defence of Manchester United needs to be praised for their impressive displays in the last few matches. Ever since getting thumped at Old Trafford by Manchester City, Manchester United have gone on a run of clean sheets.
Even though Manchester United number one goalkeeper David De Gea has been responsible for most of them, Anders Lindegaard played his part in the clean sheet against Sunderland. It also marked the 25th anniversary for Sir Alex Ferguson. Speaking after the match, Anders Lindegaard said that he was extremely pleased to be part of the first team on this special day.
Anders Lindegaard has praised Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson by saying that the Manchester United manager has not achieved success overnight, but has rather achieved it by building the foundations over a long period of time.
Anders Rozenkrantz Lindegaard is the Danish goalkeeper who plays for Premier League side Manchester United. Despite being relatively young, goalkeeper at just 27, Lindegaard has already made some key appearances during his short career. They have convinced Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson that Lindegaard would be the perfect fit for Manchester United – one of the biggest clubs in the world. Anders Lindegaard started his youth career with hometown Danish club Odense Boldklub in 2001.
Denmark number 1 Anders Lindegaard is delighted with how his time at Manchester United has gone, though he admits that it has been a difficult first few months.
Lindegaard arrived at Old Trafford in January 2011 (after the Danish season had ended) and has had a few chances to impress in the first team. He’s obviously dismayed that the club went out and bought £20m worth of goalkeeper in David de Gea, but accepts that that is all part and parcel of the competition at a top club like United.
Manchester United’s new goalkeeping acquisition, Anders Lindegaard is determined not to simply warm the bench (or a seat in one of the Manchester United Hospitality Packages) and to challenge for the number one jersey.
Manchester United have completed the capture of Anders Lindegaard from Aalesunds FK on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old will train with United next month but will not formally join the Red Devils until the transfer window opens in January.
Capped four times by Denmark, Lindegaard’s arrival will inevitably draw comparisons with Peter Schmeichel, who was two years older when he arrived at Old Trafford.
However, Lindegaard is initially seen as a deputy for veteran first-choice Edwin van der Sar, who could retire at the end of the season.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted their goalkeeper search will not end with the signing of Aalesunds No1 Anders Lindegaard.
Ferguson admits he may seek a more established name to replace Edwin van der Sar in the summer.
He said: “We haven’t finalised our thoughts on the goalkeeping situation.
“Edwin has massive experience and you can’t buy that, so it’s a difficult one because he has been a great goalkeeper and will be hard to replace.”