MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said his side cannot be considered title contenders yet this season, but the belief in the squad is growing after another victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Goals from Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford earned United a fourth league win in a row, closing the gap to leaders Arsenal to nine points.
"We don't get too far ahead, it is January, not even half a season, the next game is Everton coming quick, so we will enjoy 24 hours and then move on." Goalkeeper David de Gea needed to make several fine saves to preserve another clean sheet on Tuesday, and drew specific praise from his manager.
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