Reds skipper seeks home run

United have to string together a series of home wins, continuing with this Saturday's match against West Bromwich Albion.

That's the message from club captain Gary Neville, who counts an Old Trafford draw back in August as the campaign's biggest blip so far.

"The most disappointing result for us was probably Newcastle at home," Neville told MUTV.

"You can always go to Liverpool and lose... even in seasons gone by when we've won the league, we've sometimes lost there. You never really accept it and you're always disappointed but those games you can lose, away to Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.

"It's the game at home against Newcastle where we're probably drifting behind a little bit on the two points dropped but I'm sure we've got time to make that up."

United are in the unusual position of drifting behind Liverpool but does Neville think the Merseysiders will be a serious threat in the title race this season?

"I hope not, but we don't know yet, do we? They've started well. They've had some good results - they beat us which was obviously disappointing and gave them some confidence.

"But it's a long season. We know the champions will come from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea or ourselves. It's a case of who puts the most consistent run together. If we win our game in hand, then we'll only be three points behind the leaders so we're still in contention."

United will have a game in hand for some time yet. Fulham at home is to be rearranged and the midweek match against West Ham on 29 October is part of a full league programme.