Chris Smalling believes Manchester United’s performance in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool showed they are contenders to win the Premier League title. It means United have gone five matches unbeaten since the 3-1 defeat to Watford on 18 September and are five points behind the leaders Manchester City after eight matches. Asked if he has seen anything in United’s title rivals that worries him, Smalling said: “I think we have got more than enough. “I think the fixtures we have got this week are ones that we can make a turning point this season. Smalling revealed the United manager had given his players strict instructions before the match in an attempt to “stifle” the home side.

Source: The Guardian October 18, 2016 13:52 UTC