Manchester United defender Phil Jones is confident his former club Blackburn will haul themselves out of their current slump and move away from the relegation zone.
The England international believes the Red Devils will have to be at their best against bottom of the table Rovers when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Saturday if they are to continue to push rivals Manchester City for the Premier League title
Jones told the United Review: “I’m sure they’ll kick on and things will improve. They’re a lot better than their league position shows. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, they’re at the bottom of the table now.
“I’m still a massive fan – as soon as we come off the pitch I always look to see how Blackburn have got on. I still have a lot of friends at the club.
“We won’t find it easy, though. It’s going to be tough. I know what sort of squad Blackburn have and there are some cracking players there. We can’t take them lightly.”
Jones, who played for Blackburn in last season’s 7-1 defeat away to the Red Devils, described the game as “probably the worst day of my football career”, but is now thoroughly enjoying life in Manchester.
He added: “Ever since I arrived I’ve been made to feel welcome. I’ve settled in quickly and I’m really enjoying my football, probably more so than ever before. I just hope I can continue at United for a very long time.”
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