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Apparently, some Manchester United players really enjoy poking bears with sticks.

Two days before Man United faces Chelsea in the Champions League Final, Nemanja Vidic and Wayne Rooney have decided to make a few comments to the press about Didier Drogba.

"Sometimes he goes in very strong, and sometimes he pretends he is very weak," Vidic said ahead of Wednesday's final. "He plays with your mind and tries to make you think about the next tackle. ... He can pretend he fell down to win a penalty, but referees know that. The Champions League final is a big game and I'm sure the ref will know his job."

Rooney threw in this winner: "Sometimes he seems as if his head's not quite there."

Clearly, these guys learned nothing from Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who lashed out at Drogba in the media days before the second leg of Champions League semifinal, then watched helplessly as Drogba scored two goals to lead Chelsea over Liverpool and to the final. Yes, we all know Drogba enjoys a good dive. That doesn't mean you repeat that to the press -- not unless you want Drogba to walk out of that tunnel completely focused on destroying you.

Last year, Drogba scored the goal that beat Man United in the FA Cup Final. Why do I suddenly have a feeling we might see that again?