Foster ‘Well Up’ For City Clash

16 September 09 by Bill

Ben Foster is looking forward to his first derby day on Sunday and insists he and his United teammates are ‘well up for it’.

Foster has impressed following a run of games in the first team as the 24 year old stands in for injured Edwin van der Sar. He has played in all six of United’s competitive fixtures this season, conceding just two goals in the process and pulling off a host of top draw saves.

Manchester City go into the match on the back of a 4 – 2 victory over Arsenal after an impressive start which has seen them win all four of their opening league matches. City have also had a prolonged rest since they are not involved in any European competitions this season. A result of finishing tenth last term.

“Manchester City spent a lot of money in the summer and the start they have made this season means they’ve got to be considered (as title contenders),” Foster told ManUtd.com.

“I think there’s no doubt that they’ll be up there come the end of the season, but so will we. The result they had against Arsenal was a big one for them. It’s not very often that a team beats Arsenal and score four goals against them.

“We know that it’s going to be a tough match on Sunday. But the lads will all be well up for it and giving 100 per cent.”