Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag stated his aspect can’t be thought of title contenders but this season, however the perception within the squad is rising after one other victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Goals from Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford earned United a fourth league win in a row, closing the hole to leaders Arsenal to 9 factors.
United struggled to its worst-ever Premier League factors whole final season and has not received the English prime flight title since 2013, when Alex Ferguson was nonetheless in cost.
“That’s a big step,” Ten Hag stated when requested about United’s involvement within the title race.
“No, but the belief is growing and that’s a good signal. We have to give every game 100 percent energy and focus and if you keep in that philosophy it’s possible (a title bid).
“We don’t get too far ahead, it is January, not even half a season, the next game is Everton coming quick, so we will enjoy 24 hours and then move on.”
United has received 4 consecutive house Premier League video games with out conceding a aim for the primary time since a run of six between May and October 2017, and has not conceded within the league at house since a 3-1 win over Arsenal in September.
Goalkeeper David de Gea wanted to make a number of advantageous saves to protect one other clear sheet on Tuesday, and drew particular reward from his supervisor.
“We only stay strong defensively if we do our jobs and give 100 percent in every situation,” he added.
“He (De Gea) performed really well. He made some brilliant saves and today one of the reasons we have so many clean sheets is David de Gea. Against West Ham, for example, I remember a save from him. In general we don’t concede so many chances.”
