Vidic: Chelsea have mental edge

05 April 2011 09:00
Nemanja Vidic has admitted Chelsea's recent dominance over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge gives them a psychological edge ahead of Wednesday's Champions League showdown. United have not recorded an away win against the team they defeated in the 2008 final in Moscow for nine years and most recently came unstuck in the Premier League just five weeks ago. It is a formidable record Sir Alex Ferguson's team could do with ending if they are to harbour realistic hopes of making the last four. Vidic feels they can do it and a crucial away goal will dispel any doubts. However, the United skipper feels that as kick-off time approaches, the hosts will be the ones who will have the extra belief. "In terms of the results, yes, they do have an edge because they had good ones against us," said the Serbian. "But this is the Champions League and the name of the game for us on Wednesday is to score an away goal."

Source: PA