Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has admitted that his
winning strike against Sunderland was the most important goal of
his career.
The Serbian struck in the 90th minute at Old Trafford to seal
all three points for the champions after it looked as though they
would be denied victory by a resolute Sunderland.
The Red Devils dominated the game but despite a host of chances
were unable to make the breakthrough, until Vidic popped up to slot
home after Michael Carrick’s deflected shot had rebounded back off
the post.
According to sportinglife.com, the Serbian admitted
that it was the most important goal he had scored. He said, “It is
not my favourite goal - but it is my most important one.”
The goal was Vidic’s fifth Premier League strike since arriving
at Old Trafford in 2006 and he was clearly delighted with his
effort.
“How important was it?” questioned the defender, “Just look at
my reaction.”
The win ensured United did not fall further behind leaders
Liverpool and Chelsea in the chase for the title and Vidic admitted
his side could not have afforded to slip up against Sunderland. The
Serbian explained: “At this time in the season, you need to win
every game.”
The result leaves Sunderland in the bottom three and Vidic
admitted the visitors had played well defensively but that, in his
opinion, United had deserved the win. He concluded: “Sunderland did
not make it easy because they defended with 11 men all the time. We
didn't have that many clear chances but we never gave up - and in
the end, we got our reward.”