Wes expects tight tussle
Wes Brown believes Saturdays FA Cup final clash with Chelsea will
be a battle of wills.
The Reds are going for a third domestic Double under Sir Alex
Ferguson, while Jose Mourinhos men will be looking to avenge
defeat in the title race and seal their own domestic Double having
picked up the Carling Cup in February.
Brown, a first team regular of late, is expecting a tight affair at
Wembley but feels United have the determination and ability to
finish on top.
Itll be a tight game and both teams will be looking to outplay
the other, Brown told ManUtd.com. But we know if everyone plays
well on the day we can definitely win it.
I think itll be a battle of wills we want the Double and Im
sure they want revenge [for the title]. We mustnt be over
confident going into the game because we know what Chelsea can
do.
We lost out to Arsenal two years ago and we certainly dont want
the same scenario again. Weve just got to go out there and play
our football and try and win it for the fans, as well as
ourselves.
It would be a great achievement to win the Double, he adds. A
lot of people wrote us off before this season, but weve got the
Premiership title back now and hopefully we can add the FA Cup to
it. Everyone is raring to go for Saturday and if we can do it,
itll be up there with our best ever achievements.
In the absence through injury of first choice centre back pairing
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic in recent weeks, Brown has been a
tower of strength within the Reds back line. But the 27-year-old
believes the defensive duo have earned the right to start on
Saturday even if it means Brown has to relinquish his place.
They've had a great season together and when theyre both fit you
simply have to play them, he insists. Theyve been the backbone
of what weve achieved and you have to give credit where its due
and they fully deserve it.
An ankle injury to Gary Neville means the right back berth is up
for the grabs with Brown and John OShea being the main candidates
to the skipper's place.
Its unfortunate for Gary hes a great captain for us and well
miss him, explains Brown. But as is the way in football, bad news
for one player is always good news for another. It looks like the
right back spot will be between myself and John. Itll be unlucky
for the one that doesnt play but we respect each other and hope
each other does well.