‘This is just the beginning’ – Patrice Evra warns rivals to expect Manchester United to win more titles

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Patrice Evra is confident Manchester United can win more titles after claiming a record 19th league title last season

The French full-back admits the champions didn’t play to their full potential despite finishing up nine points clear of the nearest challengers Chelsea and admits consistency was a problem for the Red Devils.

“I remember some saying earlier in the season that it was the end of the empire,” he told Inside United magazine.

“We weren’t as consistent as previous seasons, but no team showed consistency throughout the season. The problem for us was our away form. I just don’t understand why we didn’t win more games away from home, or played the same way as we did at Old Trafford.”

Evra is confident United will win the trophy for a 20^th time next season despite heavy investment expected from rivals Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

“Our aim every year is to win the league and we won’t stop here,” he added.

“Every time you’d go to a restaurant or walk down the street this season, the fans would talk about the 19th title. But I want to say to them now: we’re not finished yet. This is just the beginning. I know Manchester United can win more titles and we have to keep doing that.”

When asked what was the turning point in the season, Evra pointed to the defeat against Arsenal which threatening to derail their title bid.

“After we lost at Arsenal he Sir Alex Ferguson asked everyone whether or not they wanted to win the 19th title and break the record?” he explained.

“‘How many opportunities are you going to miss?’ he said. ‘You’re going to regret it if you don’t win it.’ I was so pleased we got the point we needed at Blackburn, because if we hadn’t I think we would have got the hairdryer!”

The 30-year-old also praised the team ethic at Old Trafford and insists it was vital to their success this season.

“The key to us winning the league and I say it’s because we play with the right spirit, the Manchester United spirit,” he explained.

“Without that spirit we wouldn’t have won the title because no one player was better than another. I’ve always said the star of Manchester United is not one player, it’s the team. And the star this season was the team.”