Man United’s Johny Evans seals Jaap Stam deal for Vidic

Johny Evans is emerging as an unlikely centreback powerhouse.

He has matured in terms of positioning, he has threatened to score more than once, and even score occasionally, but most importantly, he has yet to commit a foul in every Premier League game he has started.

That is the end of Nemanja Vidic surely. Sir Alex Ferguson has long spoken about the need for a steady back two and in Rio Ferdinand and John Evans he now has it.

Having a centre-back that does not commit fouls is priceless.

Even though Chelsea’s Fernando Torres believes Evans should have a yellow card at least for a tackle in the (in)famous 3-2 loss, in which referee Mark Clattenberg sent off Torres for diving.

What has most impressed about Evans has been his newfound ability to walk the ball out of defence – at times almost eschewing a Barcelona-esque manner about his play.

Despite the fact that other teams trying to defend with the ball at their feet – Liverpool, Swansea, Southampton – have all suffered, Evans against Arsenal was magnificent, if not commanding.

Vidic is likely to face a Jaap Stam-type exit – quick and painful.

In Evans, though Old Trafford and Fergie are set to put their faith.

No fouls while defending and he can score.

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