Man Utd's Luke Shaw says Champions League qualification is possible

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Luke Shaw (l)
Luke Shaw (left) was recalled to the starting line-up by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United can still qualify for the Champions League after winning in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first game in charge, says left-back Luke Shaw.

United won 5-1 at Cardiff in the first match since sacking Jose Mourinho and putting their former striker Solskjaer in interim charge.

They are sixth in the Premier League, eight points behind Chelsea in fourth.

"Of course we want the top four; we want to be playing in the Champions League next season," Shaw said.

"I don't see why we can't if we keep playing like that."

United are in this season's Champions League and face Paris St-Germain in the last 16.

Shaw played the full game against Cardiff, having been dropped for Mourinho's final three Premier League games in charge.

The England defender was one of several United players to fall out with the Portuguese during his two and a half years in charge.

"People might be quick to forget what Jose did for United - the three trophies he won - he did a lot," said Shaw, referring to the fact that Mourinho won the Community Shield, Europa League and FA Cup in his first season, 2016-17.

"One of the trophies [Europa League] was one we had not won before, and he took us to three trophies in one season. So those people need to respect him and remember what he did."

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  • Comment posted by Tony, at 23:29 23 Dec 2018

    One win against a crap side and suddenly they are world beaters.

  • Comment posted by David, at 23:55 23 Dec 2018

    You all say it was only Cardiff, but a few weeks ago, we'd have struggled (and probably lost) i this fixture. No real United fan is getting carried away, so no need for the provoking comments. Yes, top 4 is miles away, but as long as we play quick, positive, forward-thinking play, we'll be happy. If we get something out of this season brilliant.

  • Comment posted by Foosball Man, at 02:17 24 Dec 2018

    Mourinho won the Community Shield, Europa League and FA Cup in his first season, 2016-17.

    --
    Are you sure it wasn't the League Cup, BBC? Louis van Gaal won the FA Cup during the 15/16 season.

  • Comment posted by U16639240, at 01:39 24 Dec 2018

    @ 42 Hung Drawn and Quatered

    'You would never see any Liverpool player conducting themselves like Cantona.'

    Suarez.

    Cantona boiled over at Palace on that day, Suarez was biting people almost on a weekly basis. No one at United would conduct themselves like Suarez!

  • Comment posted by MancunianKhan, at 00:00 24 Dec 2018

    Top 4 is unlikely, but not impossible. Especially with Chelsea and Arsenal set for long Europa league campaigns that might put a strain on their league games. So I don't see anything wrong with this belief. Play to the end and keep believing otherwise what's the point.

  • Comment posted by U16681038, at 00:11 24 Dec 2018

    Good to see confidence like this coming from the United camp now they are under new management. Confidence and moral is the key in any team game and the negativity has now been replaced by positivity. Good for the Premier League if more teams are challenging. It is a massive ask for United to get 4th and in all likelihood unrealistic but good that there is at least that ambition now.

  • Comment posted by time for tea, at 23:18 23 Dec 2018

    Nice run of games till Spurs can see why OGS taken in just now see how it goes against PSG & Spurs first

  • Comment posted by Jack, at 23:18 23 Dec 2018

    Top 4. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😀. Is he having a laugh???

  • Comment posted by M11, at 09:14 24 Dec 2018

    As long as we play attacking football for the rest of the season I’ll be happy. Looking forward to tomorrow and I wouldn’t have been if Mourinho was still here. Merry Christmas.

  • Comment posted by pistol, at 23:21 23 Dec 2018

    given their next few fixtures they should win them all, if they don't then no chance. Good to professionals now deciding to play after getting rid of their manager, if I was Oli I wouldn't turn my back on any of them.

  • Comment posted by Denis, at 06:58 24 Dec 2018

    Let's not get ahead of ourselves Luke. You have had one decent result and it will take a monumental run to get anywhere near 4th spot. The United players have let their club and the fans down for several seasons and it will take time for confidence to return.

  • Comment posted by JZ1988, at 11:33 24 Dec 2018

    As a Man Utd fan I can tell you the vast majority of us are taking it one game at a time, we got a fantastic result and I am excited of the prospect of our attacking football going forward.

    But make no mistake we need to prove consistency and we need to compete when playing against the top 5 sides, we want to compete we need a consistent back 4 to help us going forward.

  • Comment posted by U14972252, at 10:55 24 Dec 2018

    What does the press officer at Man U actually do, every time they get a win which this season hasn’t been very often one of their players comes out and start saying “we’re going to do this” or “we’re going to win that” they’ve been terrible this season, you’ve got a new Manager so why do you all just keep your heads down, work hard and see where you end up in May, no wonder fans give you stick!

  • Comment posted by U17405418, at 00:40 24 Dec 2018

    Reading some comments many appear to be recent fans and are a waste of space i have supported My Beloved United from 1963 good and bad not just band wagon fans

  • Comment posted by Laurie, at 23:45 23 Dec 2018

    Still counting the Charity Shield as a trophy...

  • Comment posted by PeteD, at 10:08 24 Dec 2018

    Massive non-story.

    The bloke has had a microphone stuck in his face and been asked the question - what's he going to say 'No, we haven't got a hope in hell!'

  • Comment posted by Itsonlymyopinion, at 05:01 24 Dec 2018

    Focus on your game and your need to get in the right shape instead of making ludicrous statements - probably thinks he is a celebrity. Legend in his own lunch break.

  • Comment posted by Red devil 79, at 09:57 24 Dec 2018

    Less talking, more positive, attacking performances and consistency. Then we'll see where we finish.

    Absolutely flabbergasted how obsessed fans from other clubs are with Manchester United? Especially from team's that STILL haven't won the Premier League, and will bottle it again this year. #20 times GGMU

  • Comment posted by flumoxed, at 00:06 24 Dec 2018

    8pt gap plus inferior gd means Chelsea and Arsenal have both got to lose at least 3 games more than Utd.
    Possible, but unlikely, even with OGS and new manager effect. Even if Utd go unbeaten for rest of season, I doubt both Chelsea and Arsenal will both lose 3 games each.
    But nothing wrong with having a go if they have the determination. Wonder where it was for first 17 games though?

  • Comment posted by devils advocate, at 23:22 23 Dec 2018

    Which decade?

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