Former Reds centre-back Gordon McQueen believes Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic can rival the rock-solid defensive pairing of Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister.
The Reds boss assembled his current first-choice duo but McQueen reckons Sir Alex has hit upon an impressive, but difficult-to-achieve, blend of talents.
"If Ferdinand and Vidic are blessed with the same fortune in terms of fitness then the early signs are looking very good that they could create a similar partnership."
United have conceded just two goals in the seven matches the pair have started together this season - giving credence to the notion that Rio and Vida can emulate their predecessorÂ’s illustrious partnership.
“They are shaping up into an impressive partnership and it seems clear now that it is the pairing that Sir Alex wants to go with,” added McQueen.
