Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed talk that Manchester United have become a one-man team since the arrival of Robin van Persie at Old Trafford
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Van Persie has continued his exceptional goalscoring record since joining the Red Devils from Arsenal in the off-season.
Last term's Premier League Golden Boot Winner with 30 goals, the Dutchman's already tops the current charts with 17 strikes thus far.
However, Ferguson does not buy into the claims that United would be unable to cope without their prolific front-man.
"I don't go along with the idea we have become a one-man team," Ferguson told United Review.
"There was a time in our history when one man did carry us for a while. Eric Cantona kept us in contention with his goals when a few others were off the boil.
"But things are quite different now. Javier Hernandez has weighed in with 12 goals while Wayne Rooney is currently on nine.
"Two defenders, Johnny Evans and Patrice Evra, have chipped in with eight between them so it doesn't stand up to see us as a one-man band overly dependent on van Persie, brilliant as he has been at both making and taking goals."
Ferguson also believes Van Persie is a perfect-fit for the 19-time English champions as his attitude has had a positive impact on his team-mates.
"He is absolutely relishing his new challenge. He is the right player, at the right club, at the right time," added the Scot.
"He has a winning mentality, but as he points out, it is one that goes right through the squad and one that will hopefully see us push on in both league and the cups and successfully navigate what is a busy and challenging period."
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