Vidic praises Mourinho's recent 'attacking football'

Manchester United make the short trip to the Ethiad to face their "Noisy Neighbors", Manchester City. 

Vidic's time at the club under Sir Alex Ferguson was dominated by trophies and "attacking, attractive football", however fans have been frustrated since the legendary boss left with successors struggling to find the right blend.

"'As a player, as someone who played for the club, you want to see them much closer (to the title)," Vidic told 'beIN Sports'. 

"Manchester United in their history always played attacking, attractive football. I think in the last few games what I like about Manchester United is they've started to be more positive with (Jose) Mourinho's team selection. 

"I think (Anthony) Martial, (Marcus) Rashford, (Juan) Mata up front... it has not happened many times playing together. I think the mentality is of not just defensively but also they are thinking more towards the goal. 

"That's pretty attacking football from Manchester United, particularly if you have Luke Shaw on the left hand side and Ashley Young on the right. That's more attacking and I like to see that."

Despite their proud history, Vidic accepted that United are the underdogs against Pep Guardiola's side. 

"Of course it is very difficult,' the defender added. "We knew it would be very difficult when Sir Alex Ferguson left, he won so many trophies. 

"He was such a big persona at that club and in world football so we knew it was going to be difficult. But we still expected that it is Manchester United. Even if you don't win the trophy you are much closer to the trophy."