Manchester Derby is a Massive Oppurtunity

United are relishing the chance to bounce back from the shock defeat at Wolves in the looming Manchester derby.

“It’s a massive game,” Fletcher told “All of the lads will be up for it and it’s one of those games that provides the perfect opportunity to bounce back.

“It’s a local derby so all the players will be up for it, the fans will be up for it and we’ll be ready for the game.”

Sir Alex Ferguson echoed his midfielder’s sentiments, while admitting that a midweek international programme provides an unwanted variable in his derby planning.

“It’s a terrific game for us now,” he said. “It’s a massive game that we’ve got to look forward to. Unfortunately we have got international matches in midweek which in my view is crazy, but we have to get on with it.

“We have got plenty of players who will not be involved in internationals and will play next week. The ones that travel we have to give consideration to the fact that they have been travelling before they play at lunch time on Saturday.”