Fletch on top form

01/05/2009 07:59, Report by Ben Hibbs


Darren Fletcher produced another all-conquering display in the Reds' midfield during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Arsenal, and the Scot has revealed he's revelling in his best season yet for United.



Top-class performances have become the norm for Fletcher this season, he's been a regular fixture in the first-team this season with 38 appearances and influencing games with increasingly mature displays.


"In terms of games played, consistency and level of performances, I’d say this is definitely my best season," he told United Review. "That comes with age, and I’m more mature now at 25. I’ve played a lot of games and that helps your performance levels; I’ve definitely seen the improvement for that.


"In other seasons my performances have been a bit more staggered in terms of not playing for a few weeks and then coming in, which is a lot harder to do. This year, having a run of games has made my performances and my confidence improve. I’ve really enjoyed being in central midfield because it’s my natural and best position. I just hope it continues now because we’ve still got two trophies to win."


Fletcher was a pivotal figure in United's first-half blitz of the Gunners in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. The Scot is a recognised big-game player, which is just as well with plenty of crunch matches coming up before the end of the season.


"The Champions League and Premier League aren’t decided yet and all that’s gone has got us in this situation, so there’s still a lot to play for," adds Fletch. "This is the business end of the season now where big games decide league championships, we’re in the Champions League semi-finals and want to be in the final, and these are the games you want to be part of."