Fletcher focused on revenge

Midfielder keen to erase memories of 2006

Last updated: 25th April 2008

Fletcher focused on revenge

Fletcher: Revenge in mind

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Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is keen to erase the 'horrible' memory of watching Chelsea secure Premier League glory at Stamford Bridge.

United were hammered 3-0 in 2006 as Chelsea retained their top-flight silverware and Fletcher admits he and his team-mates - who won the league the following campaign - are still haunted by that day.

Fletcher was on the bench two years ago, but the Scotland international - who has recently returned from a knee ligament injury - is hoping for a sweeter time in West London on Saturday.

A United victory at Stamford Bridge, in a match which can be seen live on Sky Sports 1, would see the Red Devils open a six-point lead at the top of the pile with two games remaining and Fletcher feels that would be just the tonic for curing unwelcome flashbacks.

Determination

"I was on the bench that day - it was horrible," Fletcher said in The Sun.

"They beat us quite convincingly. It was a disappointing day.

"Chelsea were pretty much assured of winning the league but we wanted to go there and say 'This is what we can do'.

"We got well beaten. But I like to think hopefully that gave us the determination to go on and win it the year after."