Vidic: We Will Show Our Quality

Nemanja Vidic is confident Manchester United can prove their doubters wrong by defending the Premier League title but is expecting a tough game against Chelsea.

United finished 11 points clear of their nearest challengers last season but their performances were still questioned and, following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, there have been suggestions they could struggle to retain the crown.

Vidic is ready for the challenge, though, and believes United are capable of going from strength to strength this season.

"We won the Premier League last season, but I can still hear people asking 'are we good enough?' People are still questioning this team," the United captain told The Sun.

"It seems like we have to prove something again. Well, it is up to us to do that. We have nothing against that, we just have to work hard and show that we are good enough.

"I am looking forward to this season and I think we will be better than last season."

Vidic admits it was special to help Ferguson end his career with a title but he is now determined to see new manager David Moyes win the league at the first attempt.

He said: "It would be a great thing to be part of the last chapter and opening the new chapter.

"Every player has that drive because everyone knows this is a new chapter and everyone knows they are part of that.

"We want to help the manager achieve what he wants."

United opened their Premier League campaign with a 4-1 victory away to Swansea City but now face fellow title contenders Chelsea on Monday.

Vidic said: "They are still playing good football. They have quality players, they play that short passing game and have two wins in two games. It is a good start for them."

It promises to be an exciting title race with new managers at all three of last season's top clubs, and Vidic believes Manchester City may be the favourites.

"Given the amount of money they have spent over the last five years and the players they have they should definitely be favourites," he said.