Manchester United's chances of a five trophy haul this season are a possibility because of the experience the side has gained over the years pursuing major honours. Paul Scholes feels that will prove to be vital, saying, "The experience of having been there and done it before has to be crucial.

"A lot of players in the squad have experience of winning things. We know what a good feeling it is and we want it again."

He added: "The small details about 1999 are harder to recollect but you do remember going for everything even if at this stage of the season you are not thinking about winning everything.

"Right now it is more about how far you can get.

"Once you get to the semi-finals, or have three or four games left in the league, that is when you are thinking about winning the big prizes."