Paddy Crerand believes Ryan Giggs is playing with the enthusiasm and passion he showed when he first burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old.
The 32-year-old Welshman made his 600th start for the Reds on Saturday and produced an impressive display to help United to a battling 2-1 victory over Premiership new boys Watford.
Giggs scored the vital second goal for the Reds at Vicarage Road, and Crerand was quick to display his admiration for the Welshman's staying power at the top of his profession.
"Ryan's playing like he did when he was 17 when he first came through," he told MUTV. "His fitness levels are amazing.
"He has been magnificent for United throughout his career, and the manager will be delighted with his performances so far this season."
Crerand also believes United can win the kind of games that cost the Reds the chance of really testing Chelsea's title resolve last season, with the win over Aidy Boothroyd's determined Hornets being a prime example.
"It was a real battle against, it was that type of game," he said. "You hate playing in those games if you are a footballing team. They are the sort of games we weren't winning last season and it was a great three points."
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