Edinson Cavani has issued a rallying cry to his Man United teammates ahead of their trip to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.
Edinson Cavani says Manchester United can not afford to lose focus as they seek to go back top of the Premier League with a game against Fulham.
United reached the top of the league at this stage of the season for the first time since the post-Ferguson era.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have bounced back from a slow start to the campaign to emerge as genuine title contenders.
United have not lost an away fixture in a calendar and they are big favorites to win when they take on a struggling Fulham side on Wednesday night.
Regardless, Cavani says his teammates cannot afford to be complacent and a win remains the aim whether they are top of the table or not.
“I believe that one of the most important things that we need to be aware of, whenever we go into any game, is that we are Manchester United, and, irrespective of whether we are top of the league or in any other position, every other team that plays against Manchester United try to do their absolute best to try and beat them,” the Uruguayan forward told United’s official website.
“It was also a similar situation for me when I was at PSG. Teams try to do the impossible to get a victory against one of the most legendary and best teams in the world.”
“So ensuring we are focused and concentrated on this, should give us the energy to want to fight for this badge.”
“And, right now, that we are top of the league, to also want to fight to stay right where we are. For all that, we need to be ready and mentally prepared to compete.”
“Like I always say, the important thing isn’t just winning a couple of games, it’s having that consistency of always competing; competing in every game and for every ball, and concentrating to the absolute maximum for every situation that comes up in the game.”
“And that’s what, in the end, allows you to achieve your ultimate goal.”
Cavani added: “As I was saying before, Fulham will know very well that they have Manchester United coming up next, and they’ll be going all out to try and beat us, like they have done in the past and just like what we’ve seen with other teams like Burnley, who always give their utmost.”
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