Shaw: United In Title Race

Luke Shaw insists Manchester United remain in the hunt for the Premier League title following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to leaders Chelsea.

After nine matches United lie eighth in the Premier League, some 10 points adrift of Jose Mourinho’s side.

The full-back believes the side are still not playing anywhere near the best and is convinced that when their form improves United will strike fear into the hearts of their Premier League rivals.

"Of course we are still in the title race," the United defender said.

"It's a long season and we are at the start of it. You don't know what will happen during the middle of the season.

"We just have to keep winning the games coming up. There will be tough games but we know we are good enough to win them

"We know we have still got the best to come. I don't think we are playing our best at the moment and sometimes you saw that against Chelsea.

"It will take time but when we are all on form I think we are going to be a scary team to face."

United face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday and could have as many as six players in their line-up who have never played in a Manchester derby.

But the Surrey-born teenager is unconcerned by the lack of derby experience in the side, insisting his team-mates understand what is at stake in the Super Sunday clash.

"It's pretty obvious what this match means to the fans and the club,” he said. “I don't think I need to be told about it and the other (new signings) will be aware too.

"I've watched it for the past years and I've seen how much it means to everyone. It's one of the biggest occasions in football after the World Cups and Champions League finals.

"It's a massive occasion for everyone involved in it. We need to come out firing on Sunday."

Wayne Rooney should be available for the game after sitting out the last three games due to suspension and Shaw admits the striker’s return will lift the side.

"It's a massive boost for us to have him back," Shaw said. "It's something I think he's looking forward to. Wayne hates sitting on the sidelines watching.”