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Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes Manchester United can still win the Premier League title this season.

Although the Reds trail League leaders Chelsea by eight points, they have recorded six successive wins and have ascended to third in the table.

Louis van Gaal's side have looked suspect in defence for much of the season so far but recent signs of improvement have convinced Lambert they should not be written off.

"They might not be able to lose many more games if they are going to win the title but they're certainly in with a shout," said the Villa boss.

"It is still a brilliant club with great players. The players they have brought in, there are not many teams in world football who can do that. They're a really good side."

United look a lot healthier than they did when Lambert last faced them in March.

David Moyes' final home League game came against Villa, when United fans arranged a flypast which read "Wrong one@: Moyes out".

"Just because they've changed managers doesn't change my thinking of that football club," Lambert added.

"Chelsea and City have lost less games. But if United don't win it they will certainly have a big say in who does.

"If we win tomorrow it's good for us, that's the most important thing. We have to win for ourselves, it's got nothing to do with stopping United."