Manchester United went top of the Premier League table for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 following Tuesday’s 1 – 0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
The match decider, Paul Pogba handed the Red Devils’ the needed three points in the 71st minute which put them at the summit, above rivals Liverpool.
While preparations are underway for weekend’s trip to Anfield to face Liverpool, United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that the game against the League Champions, will be a “great test” for his his side’s title chase.
Manchester United haven’t won a game at Anfield since March 2016. However, the Norwegian coach has insisted that his side can go there with confidence.
“We’re looking forward to it, we enjoy being where we are at any time,” he told reporters.
“At the moment we are where we are, we go there knowing we’re playing the best team in the country by a mile over the last year and a half, they are champions by right.
“We’re looking forward to it and it’s a great test of where we’re at against a good team.
“We are getting better and better. We are almost half way through the season and it is a little bit of an indication of where we’re at, but nobody will remember the league table on January 12.”
Speaking about the match at Burnley, Solskjaer , said he was pleased with his side’s performance even though some key refereeing decisions went against them in the first half.
“The frustrations were there for everyone to see and it affected our performances,” added the Norwegian. “We can’t let that happen, we’ve just got to accept once in a while decisions go against us.
“I’d rather win 4-0 as it’s so much more comfortable towards the end. At 1-0 you have to see out some big moments and we did. We were a bit fortunate, you expect that here at Turf Moor. They put bodies on the box, but we put our head in like Luke [Shaw] did. I’m very pleased with the spirit.”
Manchester United have not lost their last seven league games and this has taken them to the top of the table with three points ahead of second placed Liverpool.
