Shaw: We Needed Derby Win

Luke Shaw says confidence is high within the Manchester United camp following the derby victory in the EFL Cup, a match the defender insists it was vital the Reds won.

Juan Mata's second-half strike sealed the fourth-round triumph over City, with a quarter-final tie at home to West Ham up next, as the Reds responded to last weekend's reversal at Chelsea.

Shaw, a Man of the Match candidate against the Blues, spoke about the importance of the win over Pep Guardiola's side and the boost it has given everyone.

"It was very important. We focused on Man City leading up to the game and we knew how big this game was," he told reporters. "We saw Guardiola said it was like a final and, to us, that is what it felt like; to get the win was massive.

"I think it was a big confidence boost after the disappointing result [at Chelsea] but we bounced back, got a win and now we need to go on a winning streak."

Guardiola made a host of changes to his City side but the Reds still needed to perform well to get the win and Shaw praised a positive display.

"The manager said it's all about confidence and the team that gives it their all, and I think that's what we did. We defended really well towards the end," he added.

"We knew they were going to come and start putting up the centre-backs for the long balls and crosses, but as a unit and as a defensive block I thought we did really well towards the end.

"The players that stepped in for them are really good players and I think they showed that. They were a very good side and all Man City sides like to play with the ball but we defended really well, especially in the second half. We managed to get the win and it was so important for us to do that."

On facing West Ham next, Shaw said: "It is a positive draw for us and, of course, at home as well - if it was away, it might have been a different story. Every game is tough but I am really happy to have got West Ham."