Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw, has said that the Old Trafford side need to be beating teams below them as the season progresses.

After defeating Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men drew 1-1 with Everton and lost to Watford by two goals to nothing over the weekend.

Shaw has lamented this fact and stressed the need for the team to improve.

Speaking to Man United’s official website, the Englishman said: “We need to be better and we know we need to be better.

“The wins against Spurs and City were great but now they seem pointless with the last two results we’ve had, because we need to be beating the teams below us as well. We haven’t done that.

“We will work on the training pitch and hopefully have a good Boxing Day.”

United face Newcastle on Boxing Day at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer’s men lost the first leg at Saint James’ Park by one goal to nothing. The goal was scored by Matty Longstaff.