Ruud and Diego the new Red menace

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY believes there’s the makings of a great strike partnership between himself and Diego Forlan. The Dutch striker scored twice against Rangers on Tuesday night to end his month-long barren spell after Forlan had grabbed his fourth goal in as many matches.
Ruud and Diego the new Red menace

Alex Ferguson has already indicated he will keep the pairing for Sunday's trip to Liverpool and van Nistelrooy believes he is forming a real understanding with Uruguayan star Forlan.

He said: "It can work into a great partnership. If you see his qualities and my qualities they can adapt together. It does take time but you can see things going on on the pitch we can do well together.

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