Rio Ferdinand says United's defensive solidarity is down
to consistent selection of a settled back four.
The Reds have earned 25 clean sheets from 45 matches in all
competitions so far this season. And it's no coincidence that Wes
Brown, Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra have started 22
games as a complete unit.
"I said when I first signed for United that when we got a settled
back four we would see the benefits as individuals and
collectively. That's what we're seeing at the moment."
United's defence once again proved impassable against Liverpool on
Sunday, and Ferdinand and Vidic in particular were outstanding. The
pair silenced Fernando Torres, who arrived at Old Trafford having
scored nine goals in six games.
It was the continuation of one of the most formidable central
defensive alliances in the Premier League, and Ferdinand says their
understanding happened completely naturally.
"It takes time to get used to playing alongside some
players, but myself and Vida hit it off quite quickly. Our styles
just gelled, it's as simple as that," he told MUTV. "There
are some players that happens with, and long may it continue."
..rio and vida..really a match made in heaven ...