Rio relaxed over United’s form

RIO Ferdinand insists Manchester United have no need to panic over their early-season form.

United head to Sunderland tomorrow still to record a Barclays Premier League away win in three attempts so far this season.

Victories were tossed away in unusual circumstances at Fulham and Everton, although the Red Devils were forced to come from behind to claim a point at Bolton on Sunday.

It leaves them three points adrift of leaders Chelsea already, with all their major rivals except Liverpool still to play.

Yet Ferdinand does not feel there is any need to panic with the team just three points adrift.

“As long as we kick on from now and get on a good run of victories we will be all right.”

Ferdinand is hopeful of keeping his place after helping the Red Devils to keep a clean sheet in Valencia on Wednesday.

After recent defensive problems, which has seen them concede nine goals in their past five league games, the central defensive partnership between Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic does appear to be the answer to United’s problems.