Vidic Irked By Villa Loss

Nemanja Vidic expressed his disappointment after United’s fourth league defeat of the season to Aston Villa meant they failed to capitalise on Chelsea’s slip-up earlier in the day.

The league leaders could only manage a draw at home to Everton, leaving them just three points in front of the Reds, but Gabby Agbonlahor’s first half header earned Villa a famous win at Old Trafford.

Vidic admits the champions missed a great opportunity to draw level at the top, and put United’s shortcomings down to a failure to take their chances.

“We are very disappointed. We had a game at home and the chance to share the first position with Chelsea but we didn’t take it," Vidic told MUTV.

“I think we did the best we could physically. We tried but I don't think we had the patience in the final third and we didn’t take our chances; that’s why we lost the game.”

The Serbian admitted the main difference between the two sides was Villa’s ruthlessness in taking the main opportunity that fell their way.

“I’m disappointed to concede because they didn’t have many chances but they took the best one they had. That’s what football is all about, scoring the goals that win games. They did their job and I’m disappointed we didn’t take the three points," he added.

"After they scored they tried to defend and use the pace of Agbonlahor and Young on the counter-attack. They are a hard team to play against - they close you down and fight for every ball. They also have pace up front and in the end they go home happy."

Thankfully, the Reds only have to wait until Tuesday to play again and have a chance to put the defeat behind them with a victory against Wolves.

"This is our best chance to play well, score goals and bring the confidence back," insisted Vidic. "It’s important when you lose a game to have the next one quickly, so you can play better and fix what you did in the last match."