Jose Mourinho’s side travel to Anfield and Stamford Bridge in successive league games after the international break, either side of a Europa League tie at home to Fenerbahce, as they attempt to gain ground at the top of the table.

United are sixth, five points adrift of leaders Manchester City, four behind Tottenham, and three adrift of Liverpool and Arsenal.

Chelsea’s win over Hull City at the weekend means they are level on points with United.

But while Herrera believes it is imperative United show an immediate reaction against Liverpool and Chelsea and avoid a repeat of their poor displays after the last international break, when they lost to Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford, he is adamant that there will be so many twists and turns in the title race that no one should be obsessing about the league standings at this stage.