Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has deflected praise to his teammates over his form this season.

De Gea's heroics saved United several points earlier this season when their defence was constantly changing and looking vulnerable. But he believes they have been far more solid in recent months.

He said: "Yes, I think a team is built on sound defence and not conceding many goals. That's what we are managing to do at the moment. We're defending better and bringing the ball out from the back better too and that increases confidence throughout the team and helps us to score more goals.

"We are on a good run of victories now against some difficult opponents and of course that gives the whole squad a lot of confidence and belief.

"We've just got to carry on in the same vein, keep competing just as well, keep playing the same way and I believe the wins will keep on coming.

"Winning the derby at home has been great for us confidence-wise. Now we have another massive game at Chelsea. It will be a tough game but we will be eager to try and pick up all three points."