Edwin van der Sar is pleased with
Manchester United's nine-point lead over Chelsea and says the
gauntlet has been thrown down.
The Red Devils extended their Premiership advantage this weekend
after beating Fulham, while rivals Chelsea were scooping Carling
Cup silverware against Arsenal.
The Dutch shot-stopper believes their Cottagers scalp proves they
are determined and resolute in their quest to bring back the
Premiership title to Old Trafford.
"These are games that decide if you are going to be champions or
let Chelsea back in the game," said Van der Sar.
"We have got individual quality with the players we have and, if
you perform as a team that extra quality comes around sooner or
later in a game.
"A nine-point lead is nice. Chelsea have a game in hand but they
have to win it. The more points you can get between each other is
nice."
Van der Sar was at fault for Fulham's opener, netted by Brian
McBride, and the experienced Dutch ace is looking to eradicate
individual mistakes.
"Sometimes you have a good game but I made a mistake with the first
goal and then saved one or two," he added.
"It's a team effort of course and we have to make sure it doesn't
happen too much in future."
Let me take part in your squad........... 