Despite recording their biggest win of the season against Stoke on Saturday, United remain eight points adrift of pace-setters Chelsea and Liverpool - knowing they will probably slip even further behind before Christmas because their scheduled clash with Wigan on December 21 has been postponed due to the World Club Cup.
But Vidic remains unconcerned.
In each of his three years at Old Trafford, the Reds' form has improved markedly after the festive period.
The Serbian defender sees no reason why this season should be any different.
"I can only speak from experience - but after three years here, I know we are always better in the second half of the season," he said.
"We pick up the flow, and our performances tend to improve. I hope it will be like that again."
While Chelsea's credentials - if not Luiz Felipe Scolari's - at the end of an exhausting domestic campaign are already established, Liverpool remain an unknown quantity.
Many felt Rafael Benitez's side would challenge for the championship last term, only for the Anfield outfit to fall away badly after they were beaten by United in December.
Having avenged that loss and ended Chelsea's formidable home record already this term, Liverpool seem intent on lasting the pace.
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But as Vidic knows only too well, performing at your highest level in April and May - when the pressure is at its most intense - is another matter entirely.
"It is always about the second half of the season," he said.
"That is when the games are decisive. That is when it is really tough.
"It is hard to say how Liverpool will handle it. All we can do is keep as close as we can and then push forward.
"I am certainly not worried about the way we are playing - because we have done well in the last few games, even against Arsenal when we lost the match but our performance was good."
Vidic certainly feels at home with United, contrary to speculation that erupted around his critique of the English weather.
While Manchester's climate is nothing to write home about, it is at least warmer than his previous home in Moscow - and Vidic is happy to confirm the north-west suits him just fine.
"I definitely feel settled here," he said.
"It is unnerving for everyone when they move clubs.
"When I joined Red Star Belgrade as a young player it was two hours away by car. It felt like the end of the world and at first it was very hard.
"It was the same when I came to Manchester United.
"But you get used to it. I have more friends and I am used to the language. I really feel at home now."
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United are always better second half of the season, and with rest of the big four coming to Old Trafford in the new year, we certainly have a good chance of catching Chelsea up. Unfortunately, the games in hand may cause a problem, should we remain in the cup competions, things are going to get conjested.
Teresa we should just put out the young guys for the cup. Let's face it, FA Cup and League Cup. . . not up there on the list of priorities and the young lads could just as easily do a job.
we're not yet firing on all cylinders and will only get better for sure. I think we have a big enough squad to deal with all competitions.
Teresa;If we won 4 trophies we wouldn't mind the congestion,but I think UNITED's daliance with the World Club Trophy might have a damamgeing effect.I hope not and the improving young players might be able to make a great contribution.
Foster, Fabio, Evans, O'Shea, Rafael, Nani, Gibson, Possebon, Park, Welbeck, Manucho. Not a bad cup side! Throw in a couple of the more experienced lads who need a game and it's even better.
Vida is right but we can't leave ourselves too much of a mountain to climb and I will be concerned if we slip any further behind Chelsea. Liverpool I have no concerns about, they will finish third.
Alias Smith,
Agree with you on the Liverpool one. Chelsea, now they are a different kettle of fish... but they lost to Burnley so there is hope yet.
Those of you going on and on about the Arsenal youngsters and how bad our experienced players are, well the young Gooners don't look like they are going anywhere.
Look at the youngsters that SAF has. What on earth are we going to do with Welbeck and Campbell and Rooney and Tevez and Manucho and Ronaldo. Not to mention the TWO da Silvas, Evans, Gibson, Simpson at the back. Sometimes we forget that our seniors, like Fletcher, is still 24!
SAF until he's ninety!
Nice one Raju!
Whatever bout the rest of the team, nemanja doesn't need to worry about his own form picking up at any stage of any season. He is easily our most consistent player; phenomenal.
Interesting stat (at least I thought so anyway). If you take all the players who have had playing time this season (incl. Fraizer Campbell), the average age of the squad is just over 25 years old. If you take out the elder statesmen (i.e. the 4 players over 30 - VDS, Scholes, Giggs and Nev), the average age of the remaining players is just over 23. Years of potential!!!
Raju, I am encouraged by the defensive fragility shown by Chelsea at times this season. Abramovich wants more entertainment and Scolari is providing it but it remains to be seen whether they can be successful while playing that way - they'll win a lot of games but they'll certainly lose a few extra too.
But what makes you think SAF wouldn't be a great manager in his nineties!!??
I think Vidic is in fine form.
Alias Smith,
I wholly agree that SAF would be a great manager until he is ninety! It would be fantastic if he sticks around a bit longer than when he is 70.
alias chelsea have conceded 4 goals in 13 games in the league.
thanks for that bobbyd. do you think we should just throw in the towel now?
Understand Bobbydazzler is also concerned about the Chelsea threat. They are playing well. Credit where credit is due. Much more entertaining than under Mourhino for sure!