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Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes that they have the strongest team in the Premier League, despite their league position. United currently sit sixth, but Evra insists that United’s strikeforce makes them the league’s best team. The 32 year old also told the Daily Mirror that he has no need for a rest, as he can rest when he retires, before speaking of the “privilege” of playing for Manchester United.
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“The team is now playing better, we have that winning mentality and United spirit which was missing at the start of the season,” said Evra.
“I can see that our hunger has come back, so I’m confident, but I don’t want to talk about the title. I just want to talk about the next game, Tottenham at home. We need to make sure that we win, and that we keep the momentum going.”
On his own season, Evra rejected claims that he needs a rest.
“I will rest when I retire,” said the Frenchaman.
“I’ve got plenty of time to do that. I think a lot of people would wish to be in my position. I’m lucky and it’s a privilege to play for Manchester United. To be able to play every game makes me so happy.”
He continued by talking of the importance of the side’s returning strike duo Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney.
“The squad is strong, but it’s not only about one player,” insisted Evra.
“We were also without Wayne and Robin when we played against Stoke, and when they come back we’ll be even stronger, which is why I’m so happy.
“With them, we are the strongest team in the Premier League, so we have to keep winning – with or without them.”
United are on a four game winning run in the Premier League, with the latest victory a 1-0 win at Norwich City. Evra praised his teammates for their run, and said that points matter over performances at this stage of the season.
“It was a massive win,” he said.
“Norwich played very well and they should have scored a few goals in the first half, but I think the lads deserve plenty of credit. It’s never easy to play two games on the road like that, but the most important thing is the three points.”
