Aleksander Kolarov says Manchester City must get past the best defender in the country - and beyond - if they're to beat FA Cup opponents Manchester United today.
Kolarov rates United skipper Nemanja Vidic the best defender in the Premier League.
"He's a great player, and I'm not just saying that because he's my friend," he told City's website.
"I know he is the United captain, but I really do think he's the best defender in England, and if you are the best in the English league you are the best in Europe in my opinion."
