Evans: Let's End 2014 On A High

Jonny Evans says the players are ready for Manchester United's hectic run of games over Christmas and New Year and determined to pick up maximum points.

The Reds go into the busy festive period on the back of a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday. Despite dominating possession for much of the match, Louis van Gaal's men were unable to find a winner after Radamel Falcao headed the visitors level following Christian Benteke's opener.

"We felt we should have gone on to win, especially with them going down to ten men," he told ManUtd.com. "We got the goal early in the second half and had a lot of possession but didn't create many chances other than the goal. Against ten men I thought we'd create more but it wasn't meant to be."

Evans was disappointed to leave the Midlands with just a point, but with a seven-match unbeaten run carrying United into games against Newcastle (26 December), Tottenham (28 December) and Stoke (1 January), the Reds want to kick on positively into 2015.

"It's a busy period now and we've got to keep that momentum going of not losing," added Jonny. "We know what we have to do in the next couple of weeks with lots of games. We have the experience and it does test the squad, but I think everyone will get a lot of playing time and it's always a great period to be involved in."

A key positive at Villa Park was another goal for Falcao, who started only his second game in two months. Like all his team-mates, Evans was delighted to see the Colombian striker back among the goals.

"He did very well and got his goal," Evans added. "It was a great cross from Youngy and a great header. He's got a predator instinct in the area. Look at his record over the years, he's scored lots of headers and one-touch finishes – he has great movement."