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VIDIC: IT'S ALL ABOUT WINNING Nemanja Vidic believes United are perfectly prepared for the start of the campaign - though he is wary of a potential upset against West Brom in Sunday's opener. The Reds' skipper is fully focused on extending the 100 per cent run at The Hawthorns since the inception of the Barclays Premier League after enjoying a perfect record in terms of the pre-season. "I don't think we have hit top form quite yet but I think we've done a very good job in pre-season and, fitness-wise, we're ready," Vidic told ManUtd.com on Friday. "Starting the season away from home makes life a little harder - the first game is tough anyway, even at home - and West Brom isn't an easy place to go. "It's always important to win matches but obviously the games only start to mean something when trophies are up for grabs or when you're playing for points in the league. It's good that we've won all our pre-season games, though - it means we're in a positive frame of mind going into the game at West Brom. "Now we have to do all we can to win three points, which is the most important thing. It's not about how we play the game or whether or not we play good football - it's all about winning. This is the target." More: Park signs new deal | The Gossip | Red Voices Podcast |
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BOSS EXPECTS BAGGIES BATTLE Sir Alex appreciates the Barclays Premier League opener with West Brom will be a difficult start to the Reds' defence of the title. Recalling the problems United experienced in last term's fixture, when Peter Odemwingie missed a penalty before Javier Hernandez snatched the winner, the boss realises Roy Hodgson's team will be formidable opponents on Sunday afternoon. "It wasn't the real stuff against City [in the Community Shield]," conceded Sir Alex. "It'll be a tough game on Sunday. "If you remember the game at West Brom last season, I thought we were pretty lucky. We won 2-1, they missed a penalty kick. The one thing that came out of it for us was confirmation that Chicharito is a real threat, the way he came on and won the game for us that day. So we expect a tough game." The champions will take a 22-man squad to The Hawthorns for the game with Antonio Valencia, Darren Fletcher and Hernandez absent while Patrice Evra is rated doubtful due to a knee problem. More: Sir Alex waits on Evra | West Brom v Utd preview | Hawthorns match advice |
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UNITED'S GREATEST XI - IT'S YOUR CALL
Robson or Rooney? Best or Beckham? Stiles or Scholes? A host of great players have played for Manchester United over the club's long and distinguished history, but who would represent the Reds in your ultimate dream team? Manchester United: Greatest Ever XI sets out to select a definitive team of the greatest players ever to pull on the famous red shirt, as voted for by you, the supporters. From 11 August to 1 September, we're running five polls at ManUtd.com/GreatestXI in which you can choose from a shortlist for each position to make up your all-time Reds team: goalkeeper and centre-backs, full-backs, central midfielders, wingers, and forwards. Log in to make your choices. By doing so, you will decide the line-up that will be featured on an official, four-disc DVD collection, which will be released on 14 November. And you'll automatically be entered into a draw to win a money-can't-buy prize. The box-set will feature fans making the case for their picks and reliving memories of mighty performances on the pitch, alongside expert analysis from a panel of pundits and a detailed look at the club's most memorable players. To aid your decision on United's ultimate line-up, we have compiled a video of the candidates and short profiles of each player. Go to ManUtd.com/GreatestXI to find out more. Good luck! |
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