Fletcher relishing Chelsea tie

04 November 2009 15:51
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is looking forward to a 'massive' game against Chelsea on Sunday.[LNB] The Scot returned to United's midfield for the UEFA Champions League draw with CSKA Moscow on Tuesday after a month's absence with an ankle injury, and was controversially booked for diving in the penalty area when he appeared to be fouled.[LNB]With the Red Devils trailing Premier League leaders Chelsea by two points, a win at Stamford Bridge would see them go top and Fletcher is relishing the challenge posed by Carlo Ancelotti's side.[LNB]"Sunday is a massive game, games against Chelsea always are," he said.[LNB]"It is not going to make-or-break who wins the league by any means, although it is an important benchmark.[LNB]"Maybe psychologically it might have an effect. But Chelsea are a top-class side and we will respect them. It would be good to win.[LNB]"We have had a couple of draws down there but we have still not managed to win in the league and we are desperate to do it.[LNB]"But we will go there with a game-plan and try to get a result."[LNB]PraiseFletcher has been praised for his performances so far this season and is now recognised as one of the first names on the team-sheet at Old Trafford, although the 25-year-old is not getting carried away with the plaudits.[LNB]"I take the compliments with a pinch of salt," he added.[LNB]"I enjoy these matches as much as anyone and I put pressure on myself to perform more than anyone does.[LNB]"The challenge of playing against the top-class players that Chelsea have is one I look forward to and I will be doing my best to win the match.[LNB]"But I am not going to make-or-break a game like this.[LNB]"It is nice to get back into the team (against Moscow) and get 90 minutes under my belt because I have not played for a while.[LNB]"I felt fine, which was the most important thing, although I was not 100% with my touch and awareness on the pitch. But the game will help and, if selected, I should feel the benefit on Sunday."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports