Brown calls for rearguard action

04 November 2009 11:59
// 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();} Wes Brown insists Manchester United will need to tighten up at the back when they tackle Chelsea on Sunday.[LNB] The Red Devils preserved their unbeaten home record in Europe in midweek against CSKA Moscow, but conceded three times in the draw.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson's champions tackle the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Sunday knowing they must be at their best to avoid defeat.[LNB]Chelsea have been in superb form in the league at home this season with a 100 per cent record and have conceded just once while scoring 15 times.[LNB]Brown admits United were not at their best defensively against CSKA and that taking on the Blues will be their toughest test of the season.[LNB]Defence"We cannot concede like that when we go to Stamford Bridge," explained Brown.[LNB]"We have to be tighter at the back and give the strikers the chance to do a bit of damage at the other end.[LNB]"It will be our toughest game of the season. They've been doing very well. They are a well organised team and they will be very strong. [LNB]"They are scoring goals at the moment and we will have to be really on top form to think of getting any points."[LNB]

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