Manchester United's manager, Enzo Maresca, emphasized that his goal is not just temporary successes but consistent performance throughout the season. 'Ultimately, it's about what we will present next season, because maintaining continuity over a full season is much harder than achieving fleeting successes, which we haven't managed since I joined the team.' Manchester United holds a strong position in the league table, seven points ahead of sixth-place Chelsea, boosting their chances of direct qualification for next season's Champions League before hosting Leeds United on Monday evening. This match comes three months after their first encounter at Leeds United, which resulted in the dismissal of Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim. 'We are still in the race for a Champions League spot, we have a chance to win the FA Cup, and we need to change course now,' he added. Maresca continued: 'I'm not the type of coach who hides behind new signings; I believe in the need to improve the team immediately, and that's why I'm here.' Meanwhile, Manchester United's Portuguese captain, Bruno Fernandes, spoke to the club's management in an interview with 'The Telegraph,' saying: 'I always tell the club: you can't promise me the Premier League title, that's not guaranteed, but if you promise me competition for that and other trophies, I'll be satisfied and give my all, helping my teammates to be the best version of themselves to restore the club's status.' He added: 'If we finish the season in the position we aim for, that will be good, but it's not the level we want. When I came, I didn't ask for a long time because I understand the situation well, but I need some time to build something special.' He also noted: 'Even Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp were given time to sort things out. Enzo listened carefully, had the conversations he needed, and has been great in recent training sessions, whether supporting me or my teammates, he's very eager to return to the team.' Regarding the heavy 0-3 defeat to Manchester City, their third consecutive loss without scoring a goal—a first for the club since 1998—the Chelsea manager commented: 'I'm here to win at this big club.'
