Patrice Evra has warned Chelsea what Manchester United lack in experience they make up for in energy. After redistribution the best ever start at this stage of a Premier League season thanks to their 5-0 battering of Bolton on Saturday, United are prepared to tackle the main test yet of their title credentials.
Although all the talk so far this season has been about Manchester's two contenders - who have yet to drop a point between them - Chelsea are only two point adrift, have drawn their opening game at Stoke.
However, whilst Evra respects the Blues, he certainly does not fear them, especially knowing how much talent has been injecting into the Old Trafford outfit by the clutch of youngsters Sir Alex Ferguson has introduced this season.Maybe Chelsea has more knowledge but joint have more energy,said the France protector.
Energy in football is really important. That is why I am really happy the young players play for us.They deserve it. They are training hard and the boss has never been frightened to let them play.Sunday will be a big game for us. We have to make sure we win.
United will be without one of their youngsters, although the news about midfielder Tom Cleverly is not as bad as Sir Alex Ferguson originally feared following the early undertake by Kevin Davies on Saturday.
Ferguson initially thought cleverly had broken his foot, which would have meant a three-month stint on the sidelines. Instead, the 22-year-old has only sustained ligament damage. The injury will be enough to keep cleverly out for a month, a period which includes England's Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro.
However, the Basingstoke-born youngster should be fit by mid-November for the friendly debut Fabio Capello intends to offer, providing England avoid a play-off to reach Poland and Ukraine. Cleverly will also Miss United's opening two Champions League games, starting with Wednesday's trip to Benfica, which could be Phil Jones' debut in the competition.
The main reason I came to Manchester United was to test my abilities against the best players in the world,said the defender, who shaped an outstanding presentation at full-back on Saturday.