United earn Mellberg vote
22 Dec 2006 - 09:30:58
Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg has backed Manchester United to pip Chelsea to the Premiership title ahead of Saturday's visit of the Red Devils.
The Sweden international believes Sir Alex Ferguson's side have been the stronger of the two title hopefuls so far this season - but is still looking for Villa to cause an upset at the weekend.
"I think that United can hold off Chelsea. They look really strong. They have definitely been the strongest team so far this season," said Mellberg.
"It is going to be between them and Chelsea for the title but Manchester United have looked really powerful so far.
"It will act as a really good lift if you can get a positive result out of this sort of game.
"Even though we need the points and we have got to get our home form going, I don't think there will be any pressure on winning these games coming up against Manchester United.
"But, if we can get good results there, it will give everyone a boost."
