Shaw: We’re a scary side to face

LUKE Shaw thinks it would be foolish to write off Manchester United’s title chances.

With nine games gone, United are eighth in the Barclays Premier League, 10 points off the summit.

Shaw has been encouraged by the team’s performance in the 1–1 draw against leaders Chelsea though, and he believes the team is still playing below its potential.

The former Southampton player says when United hit top gear they will strike fear into the hearts of their opponents - which is why he refuses to give up hope of topping the table by May.

“Of course we are still in the title race,” the United defender said.

“It’s a long season and we are at the start of it. You don’t know what will happen during the middle of the season. There will be tough games but we know we are good enough to win them.

“We know we have still got the best to come. I don’t think we are playing our best at the moment and sometimes you saw that against Chelsea.

“It will take time, but when we are all on form I think we are going to be a scary team to face.”

Although Chelsea top the table, arguably the biggest test for Shaw and his United team–mates will come on Sunday when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on bitter rivals Manchester City.