Villas-Boas United Behind Attack

Andre Villas-Boas

LONDON - Architect André Vilas-Boas hit back at Manchester United who claimed Chelsea squad too old to win the Premier League title this season.

Duel ruler Premier League standings between the United counter the Blues held at Old Trafford tonight. High blood pressure has been felt when the staff of United's coach, Rene Maulensteen, quipped the Blues camp.

"Squad they are too old and do not have a high tempo to win the Premier League title. Chelsea also just bring a big player Juan Mata, "said Meulensteen.

Hearing these comments, Villas-Boas did not remain silent. He hit back at Red Devils and assume they are not much different from its current squad.

"It's weird, he says like this when everyone saw important players like Ryan Giggs, Edwin van der Sar and Paul Scholes at United," said the Portuguese coach.

"This week Giggs scored in the Champions League and everyone applauded. So, what's the difference with the players we have? "Says Villas-Boas, quoted in The Sun, Sunday (18/09/2011).

The average age of United's players are down as a starter tonight is 25 years 141 days, while the average age of Chelsea's reach 27 years old retainer of 320 days. Two West London club's veteran players, Frank Lampard and John Terry, ready to perform after in absent against Bayer Leverkusen last midweek.

"We're probably one of the oldest teams in the league, but see the trophy which they have earned. They have a lot of things and you just need to find a balance between young and experienced players, "Villas-Boas finish.