With a 20th league title virtually in the bag and no more European distractions, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is challenging his side to push for a Premier League points record.
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United visit Sunderland on Saturday when victory would open up an 18-point lead, at least until second-placed Manchester City host Newcastle United later.
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With nine games remaining, United have 74 points and need 22 more to break the record of 95 set by Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side in 2004-05. Their own record is 92.
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"If we get to 96 points I'd be absolutely delighted," Ferguson, whose side face Chelsea in an FA Cup quarterfinal replay on Monday said this week while waiting for his players to return from international duty.
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"That would be a fantastic season. If we get to that position, we have probably won the league."
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Opponents Sunderland will be without top scorer Steven Fletcher after he suffered ankle ligament damage playing for Scotland, and captain Lee Cattermole, who has had knee surgery, for the rest of the season.
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The ease at which United are moving towards the title has surprised many, not least Ferguson who expected a much tougher fight from champions City, Chelsea and Arsenal this season.
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"I never thought we would be 15 points clear," he said. "I expected it to be a really tough fight."
They should forget about record and just focus on just winning their remaining games. They must win every game now
With Van Persie and Rooney in that attack they will surely win the league