Ferguson claims winning is all that matters in 'derby game of all derby games'

London, Apr 28(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted winning is all that matters during their all important Manchester Derby against bitter local rivals Manchester City on Monday.

Ferguson termed their game against City as 'derby game of all derby games', and believes both set of supporters would be pumped up for the game.

"Going in to work next Tuesday morning will be the most important day of their lives for both sets of supporters," The Telegraph quoted Ferguson, as saying.

"People have been brought up through their grandfathers, great-grandfathers, grandmothers to be what they are. You can't change a family's traits. That's what supporters are," he added.

"It's steeped in the blood of these supporters. I know lots of our supporters who would give everything to win this game on Monday," he said.

Ferguson reiterated that the game would mean a lot especially to City fans, who have had to stay contended with the title of second best team in the city from a long time now.

"For the city? Whoooh! There will be more interviews done on the streets of Manchester than there will be at the football clubs!" Ferguson said.

"It means everything to the supporters. This is the derby game of all derby games. They are our city rivals and it makes everybody step up a notch in terms of anticipation," he added. (ANI)