Anderson admits Manchester United's players are now having their character tested.
The Brazil midfielder featured in defeat to West Bromwich Albion.
"We want to win every competition we are involved in, so we need to focus now and move on to the next game. We have to show character," he told MUTV.
"Everyone knows United have great players and even though the situation is not easy we have to look ahead and think positive."
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