Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United is on its way to title contention if they continue to play as they have recently.

United defeated Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday and are eight points behind Chelsea.

“I think the most important match is always the next match. We have won six matches in a row which is fantastic but we have to improve our playing style and I am saying that nearly every week. Only after the matches against QPR and Hull I have said: ‘OK, we are dominating the game 90 minutes’,” Van Gaal said.

“We could have dominated the game 90 minutes today but we didn’t do that. We gave unnecessary balls away in the second half. We have to improve but we are very pleased because we know what it is to win against Liverpool. Everybody is happy. My cook is happy, my wife is happy and I am happy.”