Manchester United legend Paddy Crerand is convinced they can still finish in the top four.
United have drawn 1-1 with Chelsea and lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the last two matches but, for Crerand, the fighting spirit and quality shown in both games highlights that the Dutchman's team is heading in the right direction and, with more opportunities for consistent team selection, results should follow.
"If we get an injury-free spell and the manager gets a settled team then that will make a huge difference," Crerand told ManUtd.com. "You have to fancy Chelsea in the league, but Europe could affect some of the other teams at the top of the table and that could play to our advantage.
"We want to be in the Champions League, of course we do. Everybody does, and getting back there is our big aim this season. Most people were expecting big things this year and because of the injury situation it's not happened so far. It's just a case of getting everyone fit. United can go on a long run of games and we've got to see that happen. It will happen, I'm confident of that."
