Ferguson ready for Chelsea

United chief up for SuperSunday clash

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Ferguson ready for Chelsea

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side will put up a better show against Chelsea than they did at Liverpool.

United lost 2-0 at Anfield last month but now as the top-two prepare to clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Ferguson insists his players will be prepared.

Ferguson feels his team will handle the big clash better this time around.

"It's always hard at Chelsea but we'll deal with it better than we did at Anfield," said Ferguson.

"It was difficult at Anfield. You have to have a winning mentality and it was missing at Liverpool.

"Players are human so that can happen."

Valencia

One positive aspect for Ferguson is Antonio Valencia, who he feels is starting to hit his stride following a £17million summer switch from Wigan.

"It is good to see him scoring," said Ferguson.

"He did not show a scoring ability when he was at Wigan but when he came to us we talked about this and the fact if he is to progress his career, it was something he should work on.

"He is showing evidence of progress now.

"He has settled in and is emerging as a top performer.

"He has strength, good balance, speed and is a good crosser of the ball.

"But the main thing is that he is now playing with much more confidence.

"I am delighted with his steady improvement and hopefully he will prove to be another valuable source of goals as we move through the season."

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