Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes the Premier League’s top five are wary of his team after their recent resurgence.
Nobody looks able to prevent Antonio Conte’s Chelsea cantering to the title, but the race for the Champions League is heating up.
Just five points separate second-placed Tottenham and United in sixth, with Jose Mourinho’s men stretching their unbeaten Premier League run to a 15th match as reigning champions Leicester were swatted aside 3-0 on Sunday.
The manner of their performance was as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests and Herrera believes such displays will have rivals looking over their shoulder.
“That’s what we want,” the Spain midfielder said when asked if those above them will be worried about United.
“I think the fight with the first six teams in the league – and I add also Everton because they have a very good team – will be very tough.
“We all want to be in the top four and there’s still a lot play for, but I think we are in a good moment.
“They can see ‘Man United is chasing us’.
“It is true that we did not win three games in a row before Leicester, but the feelings were good.
“I think we deserved more away at Stoke and against Hull at home, so I think we are in a good moment.
“We are fighting for a lot of things. Three competitions plus the Premier League, the race for the top four.
“I think we have a lot of things to play for. All the players in the squad want to play as many games as possible.”
Herrera has played a key role in the United midfield this season, making 21 league appearances.
The Spain international, however, is yet to find the back of the net this league campaign, having scored nine goals over the two previous seasons.
“Everybody wants to help the team to score. I try,” Herrera said.
“I am shooting as much I used to do but I remember my first season I shot eight times and I scored eight goals but football is sometimes like this.
“Sometimes you hit the ball on target and sometimes you don’t. I will keep improving, I will try to help the team.”
United host Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.
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