David De Gea has praised team-mates Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof for their recent Manchester United performances.
The defensive duo have started five of the eight games Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken charge of and won.
It’s been an impressive start by the Norwegian, who has restored attacking football to the club and reinvigorated their top four challenge.And the Spaniard believes the form of Jones and Lindelof has been crucial for their recent success.
“I think the form of Jones and Lindelof is absolutely vital for the team,” De Gea told ManUtd.com.
“They’ve enjoyed some excellent form and been very, very good. I think as they continue to play together they get to know each other more and each other’s style of play even more.
“All the defenders have been doing well. I think when the defence plays well it gives a lot of confidence throughout the team and it’s not just that we’re conceding less goals, I think we’re giving away less chances as well, so long may it continue.”
United face Burnley next, hosting Sean Dyche’s men at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Ahead of the clash, Solskjaer revealed how he’s loved being back at the club.
“I love it,” he said. “It’s what you want, we’ve had some fantastic results, great performances and the improvement I can see in many aspects, just from Tottenham to Arsenal the way we improved the structure, the way the ideas, we get to know each other more and they get to know me and what I want from the team.
“The people said it was just about attacking attacking attacking but the other part I have been happy with because we haven’t leaked many goals.”
Manchester United finished second behind Manchester City last season.