Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar says he was almost expecting his latest achievements.

Now the 38-year-old is in line for a third successive Premier League title, has shattered the clean sheet record and is part of a squad that could end the season with an unbelievable five trophies.

Yet the former Holland skipper remains calm about the prospect, claiming he knew his move to United would elevate him to a different level than he experienced at Fulham.

"You know when you go to United there is a chance you could be battling for honours on every front," he said.

"That is why you want to be at a club like this. You want to be involved in big games so I am not really surprised to be in a situation like this."