Young Hails United Confidence

Ashley Young has outlined the feel-good factor that comes with being part of a Manchester United team full of confidence after the 3-1 win over Newcastle United.

The wide-man was once again an important outlet in a wing-back position on the Reds’ left-hand side, helping Louis van Gaal’s men earn another three points at Old Trafford as United chase the Premier League’s top two outfits, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Wayne Rooney’s first-half double highlighted United’s supremacy and thoroughly pleased Young, who was eager for the Reds to stamp some authority immediately after kick-off.

Young told MUTV: “I think we showed, especially from the first minute, that we wanted to stop them from playing straight away. I think we did that. The way we played and dominated the game was fantastic. We’re just disappointed to let them score and concede that penalty.

“It’s always nice to be involved with the winning team; it’s always nice to win. We’re playing well, and things are going well on this run. We want to keep the momentum going and I think we showed how well we have been doing.

“When you’re playing with confidence, you put in performances in the way that not just myself, but the whole team are doing. It’s fantastic to be involved in. As long as we keep this run going, I don’t think there are many teams that will be able to stop us.”

For Young and his team-mates, the success against the Magpies carries extra significance ahead of trips to Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City, with a visit to White Hart Lane to begin with on Sunday.

The Reds’ no.18 added: “It’s a busy period that we’re entering, so it’s important to be getting wins – especially at home, but on the road as well. We know we’ve got tough games coming up so, fingers crossed, we can keep up this momentum and the hard work.

“Especially with having Christmas Day off, it was vitally important to get the three points. We have tough away games coming up now and we’ve got to make sure that we’re prepared in the right way – and I’m sure we’ll be able to get the three points if we are.”