Bastian Schweinsteiger suggests Manchester United are ready to challenge for the Premier League title and hit back at claims that he is not fit enough to make an impression in the Premier League.

German legend Franz Beckenbauer and his former Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola have suggested that 31-year-old Schweinsteiger is not longer at the peak of his powers after some injury concerns in recent seasons, but the veteran midfielder is convinced he will prove his doubters wrong.

"I am fit, I am getting fitter," Schweinsteiger told Sky Sports. "I had long holidays this summer and I came a little bit late to the team, and then I had a small calf injury in America, which was not perfect.

"But I am getting in better and better shape and within one or two weeks I will be at the highest level and then I can play like I want.