Home form is crucial for Manchester United as they look to retain their Premier League title. John O'Shea knows they cannot afford any more slip-ups at home, after dropping two points in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on the opening day of the season.

He said: "The form at home provides the platform for any success we have.

"The manager speaks about it in the Champions League but the same is also true in the Premier League.

"You have to make sure your home form is rock solid. If you are dropping points it literally has to be only a couple of times a season.

"Fortunately that is what we have done over the last two seasons and we must do it again."