Moyes: Let's Finish The Job

Manchester United have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League and David Moyes is looking to complete the job by winning Group A on Tuesday night.

A point at home to Shakhtar Donetsk would confirm top spot, ensuring the second leg of the Reds’ last-16 tie is played at Old Trafford in March. And Moyes is determined to see that happen as United aim to bounce back from back-to-back home league defeats.

“It’s important we give ourselves every chance of progressing even further in the Champions League by finishing top,” Moyes told reporters before the Newcastle game. “It won’t make it easier but it will give us a little bit of an advantage by having the second game at home.

“We will do everything we can to be top and, as well as that, we’re unbeaten in the group and want to stay unbeaten if we can make that happen.”

When asked if he might rotate his squad for the game against the Ukrainian champions, Moyes added: “We have qualified, so it gives me a chance to have a look at that.”

United excelled in the home and away wins over Bayer Leverkusen and earned draws away to Shakhtar and Real Sociedad, but Moyes can’t explain why the team’s best performances have been reserved for Europe.

“I don’t think it’s down to any one reason,” he said. “I couldn’t put my finger on why those games have looked any better than any of the others. We’ve played well in several of the games, which has been good.

“A lot was said about me coming into it [the Champions League] but I’ve got to say I’ve enjoyed the games, going away from home and being involved in the matches. It’s the biggest tournament we play in. We’ve done okay so far and we want to try to play well again in the last game.”