Thursday, January 5, 2017

''TEAMS DON'T LIKE TO COME TO OLD TRAFFORD''... BLIND.


Daley Blind says Manchester United have the quality and spirit to maintain their fight on four fronts this season.

United are the only team vying for four trophies, with Jose Mourinho's side in the competing for the Premier League , EFL Cup, Europa League and FA Cup.

United begin their defence of the FA Cup at home to Reading at lunchtime on Saturday. and go into the tie on The Red devils are on a seven games winning streak in all competitions.

Blind is confident United can extend their winning run against Reading who are managed by former Reds defender Jaap Stam.

Blind said: "When you’re in a phase of winning games, as we are now, the positive feeling gets better and better.

"I think we’re in great form now, and we have to keep that spirit going. It's a good feeling.

"It can be difficult against lower-league opposition. You cannot underestimate them as they always have players who can make a difference.
"But we're at home and clubs don’t like to come to Old Trafford. We have to keep it that way.

“We have to believe in ourselves and bring our best level to every game – that’s the only way you can win.”

And on the games that are coming thick and fast at the moment, the Dutchman added;
"It's a very important period. "We have a very fit squad and I think we need everyone because we have a lot of games.

"I think that [competition for places] makes the team better and better. Everyone wants to fight for his place and when the competition is high, you have to perform and you lift each other’s performances."

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