Chelsea don't worry Manchester United, claims Gary Neville

Late escape: Gary Neville celebrates
Andrew Hodgson11 April 2012

Gary Neville insists Manchester United's defence will be ready for Didier Drogba on Sunday despite conceding three goals in a 3-3 draw against CSKA Moscow last night.

United were forced to come from 3-1 down with five minutes to go against the Russian side to earn a point and a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

But celebrations at Old Trafford were tempered by the sight of United's makeshift defence, missing injured Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, being given the run-around.

"It will be a completely different game on Sunday, a lot tighter," Neville said. "You lose a game against Liverpool and there's criticism. But the fact is we've beaten Arsenal at home, we've beaten City at home."

United, with Wes Brown and Jonny Evans in the middle of their defence, looked shaky as 19-year-old Alan Dzagoev lashed home an opener unchallenged Michael Owen quickly equalised but Milos Krasic put Moscow 2-1 ahead before the break and unmarked Vasili Berezutski headed home shortly after half-time.

It look a late rally from United, including a headed Paul Scholes goal and Antonio Valencia's deflected effort, to save the day.

"We're not worried," said Neville. "Of course we have to stop Drogba as well as Anelka, Lampard, Ballack and Deco. But we know their strengths. You have to deal with them. We will."

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