Nemanja Vidic turns attention to Barcelona

23 May 2011 11:07
ShareNemanja Vidic insists Manchester United must forget about their title triumph and focus on the Champions League final against Barcelona.[LNB]United were presented with the Barclays Premier League trophy on Sunday but their attention has immediately switched to Saturday's clash at Wembley.[LNB]And captain Vidic is determined to lead Sir Alex Ferguson's side to the double.[LNB] One down, one to go: Nemanja Vidic (centre) lifts the Premier League trophy [LNB] 'We have to come down after this excitement. We have to prepare as best as we can for Barcelona,' said the Serbian.[LNB]'We are celebrating but everyone is thinking about the next game. It is the biggest game of the whole year.[LNB]'We know what it feels like to go to the final and lose. It was one of the saddest moments of my career. I am sure all the players won't forget that.[LNB]Leading the way: Vidic was named Barclays player of the season [LNB]'We know we are facing a very, very good team and we have to be physically and psychologically ready. Against this Barcelona team you have to be intelligent.[LNB]'They have qualities but we will try to work on their weaknesses, expose them and try to win the game.'[LNB]Vidic took over as United captain this season and claims every year at the club has been better than the last.[LNB]'It is a great honour for me to be the captain of such a big club,' he said.[LNB]'I arrived here in 2005 and every year has been getting better and better. It is just amazing.[LNB]'I have been here five years now and four times we have won the Premier League and have played in the Champions League final three times. It really is a dream. To be part of this team and this club is amazing.[LNB]'I was very proud when I was given the captaincy and I am enjoying the role. But at the end of the day if you are captain and you don't wina trophy, it is not a great feeling. I am very glad we won it.[LNB]'Itis such an important trophy for us this year. It was one of our main targets to win the Premier League and go above Liverpool.[LNB]'But this is not going to stop. We want to improve and get better.'[LNB] [LNB]  Glory, glory, Man United! Fergie's men lift the Premier League trophyMan United 4 Blackpool 2: Ruthless right to the finish as United end Tangerine dreamNot forgotten: United invite European Cup heroes of 1968 to WembleyAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Nemanja Vidic Places: Liverpool, Barcelona

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