Jewell fears Derby risk being ‘tortured’ by United

DERBY manager Paul Jewell has warned his team they face getting “tortured” by Manchester United today — if they fear the champions.

The rock-bottom Rams suffered the latest in a long line of humiliating defeats in midweek — a 6-1 thrashing at Chelsea — and the beleaguered County boss concedes the visit of the Red Devils to Pride Park could be an even more difficult game.

Jewell has demanded his team show courage and hopes they will be “stung into action” by Alex Ferguson’s side, who will return to the top for at least a few hours if they secure the three points.