Burnley's Sean Dyche has rubbished claims that Manchester United are a lesser side due to their recent up and down form.
The Clarets will take on the Red Devils at Old Trafford on Saturday and ahead of the Premier League clash, Dyche feels there has been too much made of Jose Mourinho's apparent woes of late.
"For all the noise that's been made about the ups and downs of Manchester United over the past couple of weeks they're still a fine side," Dyche said.
"I look at the manager, the club, the players they've got and they're still a super strong group of people operating at the highest level.
"I'd be very surprised if this group of players is not still a very, very strong group and a group to be reckoned with over the course of the season."
United bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win over crosstown rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.