Mark Hughes doubts whether his old team Manchester United have the title-winning mentality that was present when he was at the club.

Stoke boss Hughes won two league titles during his two spells at United between 1980 and 1995.

"I played in a winning Manchester United team that was challenging for titles year on year, and that team from personal experience had the mindset that they have to win every game," Hughes said at his pre-match press conference.

"I'm not sure whether the current group have that feeling, but they have the talent to do that.

"They have addressed some of their failings from last year with some very big signings. You can see the club's intent in what they have done this summer.

"It is maybe a little bit of a transitional period that they are going through, but you sense that there will be a marked improvement on where they finish this season."