O'SHEA WANTS TO BE HATED

"It's fair to say that Chelsea have taken our place as the most hated team in England,' he told ESPN Soccernet.

"When they had their little blip a few weeks back, people were jumping on it and seemed pleased that they were having a few problems. That's the way it was with us for a long time and we want to get back to that."

Detached from the fans or just plain daft? Proof perhaps that he doesn't understand United's defensive tactics.

"People have criticised their (Chelsea's) style of play and I can see why they would do that. This is an entertainment business and possibly the fans would prefer to watch a side like Arsenal or United.

"I know some supporters just want success in whatever way they can get it, but if a new manager came into United and played in the Chelsea style, there would be grumblings from some sections of the Old Trafford crowd.

"They would be asking what has happened to the attacking United style, but Chelsea are winning at the moment and you have to give them credit for that."