United determined to be party poopers on Chelsea visit

WHEN Manchester United arrive at Stamford Bridge a week on Saturday, with Chelsea needing just a point to retain the Premiership title, Alex Ferguson’s men will need no prompting to give every last drop of sweat.

United's players are driven by the memory of last season when Ferguson ordered his players to form a guard of honour to applaud the newly-crowned champions on to the Old Trafford pitch. It stuck in their throats then and they are determined not to be part of any more Chelsea celebrations.

"The feeling in the camp is that they cannot be celebrating after the game against us," said goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar. "We don't want to be part of that. We are playing well, especially away from home and there is a lot of spirit. We are positive about what we are doing and we can use it to give us a good feeling for next season."