Vieira expects United backlash

PATRICK VIEIRA has warned Manchester City to expect a United backlash at Old Trafford tomorrow.

The warring Mancunian factions go head-to-head this weekend, seven days after Alex Ferguson’s men lost their unbeaten league record at Wolves.

It was a result that allowed Vieira’s old club Arsenal, despite their collapse at Newcastle, to trim United’s lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to four points, while City closed to within five.