Nemanja Vidic is determined to hit the goal trail for Manchester
United.
The tough-tackling Serb was a major factor in United's Premier
League title win last term, producing a string of outstanding
defensive displays.
Vidic also chipped in with four goals, all headers, proving himself
to be a major attacking force at set pieces.
And, while the 26-year-old is yet to open his account this season,
he is keen to find the net again and ease some of the pressure on
United's struggling strikeforce.
"I plan to score lots of goals this year," he said.
"It doesn't matter how I get them; off my head, my feet and even my
stomach. I don't mind as long as the ball goes in.
"I simply want to keep finding the goal and help the team to win
more matches."
While Old Trafford is bound to get wrapped up in the emotion of Roy
Keane's return when Sunderland head to the north-west on Saturday,
the United camp are aware three points are a must if they are to
keep tabs on early pacesetters Chelsea.
The Red Devils major problem is fairly easy to spot. Two goals in
four games so far this term represents the worst return in the
entire top flight as West Ham have scored an equal number of times
but in one fewer game.
For a side who finished top of the scoring charts 12 months ago, it
is an amazing statistic and one which Sir Alex Ferguson is
convinced will soon change.
The long-term absence of Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha, who could
figure against the Black Cats, are obvious drawbacks, as is a
three-match ban which Cristiano Ronaldo will complete
tomorrow.
But Vidic does not believe there is any need for major
concern.
"There is no need to panic," he said.
"Yes. We have dropped points early but it is a long season and
there are still a lot of matches to be played.
"Obviously, losing Cristiano and Wayne was not ideal but we are
strong enough to cope.
"We won the league last season and strengthened our squad in the
summer, so I believe this team will win more medals."
