Evra: Let's Build On Bayer Win

After the five-star performance and result in Germany that sealed qualification for the Champions League knockout stages, Patrice Evra insists United must make the most of the confidence gained from the victory and push forward in the league.

The Frenchman spoke of the Reds' frustration at conceding a late equaliser at Cardiff last weekend on the back of a morale-boosting victory over Arsenal.

Another North London side are next up for David Moyes' men this weekend with a lunchtime trip to Tottenham on Sunday. And Evra insists only victory will do.

"We didn’t make the most of the Arsenal win and that was why we were so disappointed about the Cardiff draw. We are in good form but for that silly goal at Cardiff," he explained to reporters after the 5-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

"We have not lost for a long time and we want to keep winning and winning. We cannot wait for Tottenham, but we know we cannot afford to lose at White Hart Lane.

"If we'd have won against Southampton and Cardiff and not lost to West Brom we would be top of the league and that is why we are so frustrated," he added.

"Of course others haven’t taken advantage but I only look at Manchester United. We know we had a bad start, but we are working well with the new manager."

While there have been plenty of surprise results throughout the Barclays Premier League this season, leading to a number of teams being in the mix at the top of the table, Evra insists everyone at Old Trafford has high hopes for another successful campaign.

"We know we can do something big this year. We are really confident," he declared. " Every game, every year is a challenge playing for United, but we are strong. We have mentally strong characters.

"There is always belief we can do something here. I play for Manchester United and every year is a new challenge and every year I believe in this team. I never read papers or watch what people say on TV, I just trust in myself, my team-mates and the manager.

"People always write Manchester United off," he continued. "Remember last year people were saying the same then, but in the end we won the league by 11 points. I always say the Premier League is not a sprint but a marathon. It doesn’t matter that other teams drop points, the most important thing is that Manchester United don’t drop anymore points.”