Manchester United manager David Moyes believes that his squad are ready for the rigours of the festive period as they prepare for Thursday's Premier League trip to Hull City.
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After suffering consecutive home defeats against Everton and Newcastle, United have improved with a run of four wins in three different competitions.
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They now face back-to-back away matches after Christmas, with a trip to Norwich City following their game at the KC Stadium.
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United then host Tottenham Hotspur on January 1, but although Moyes acknowledges that the schedule is not ideal, he is growing in confidence about his group's ability to cope.
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"Away games are always much harder than the home games and you have to make sure that we go and do the job right," said the Scot, whose side approach Thursday's game in eighth place in the table.
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"We've done the job quite well away from home this season so far, so we'll try to keep it going, keep the away form up and hopefully pick up some points.
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"It's felt like we've had to use the squad over the last month as well and we've had it most of the season.
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"But everyone at United is used to it. We look forward to the games and we've got a big squad and they'll all be used over this period."
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Moyes has hinted that Robin van Persie and Michael Carrick could return from respective thigh and Achilles problems over the festive period.
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Captain Nemanja Vidic has also recovered from illness and a calf problem, while striker Danny Welbeck is fit despite suffering a knock to his knee in the 3-1 win over West Ham United at the weekend.
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However, midfielder Marouane Fellaini will be out for six weeks following surgery to his wrist.
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Hull have only conceded three goals in their eight home matches and Moyes will not be taking Steve Bruce's side lightly as a result.
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"That's a great record for Hull. You've either got to score plenty of goals or not concede goals – it's one or the other," he said.
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"I'm sure for Steve, if they've got a good base and they're hard to beat it's something you can build on and hope you get the odd goal that wins you the games. It'll be a tough game."
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Bruce believes it is only a matter of time before United become a force to be feared under Moyes.
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United have struggled for consistency in the first half of their first season without Alex Ferguson at the helm, but the former United captain says that that was always to be expected.
They got the win they needed today against Hull City and they got a well deserved 3 goals to 2 victory. They are still the comebackking
Manchester won the game against Hull City today with the help of that main man -- Wayne Rooney. Other players did well too
And they've done really well with the victories against Hull City, Norwich City and Aston Villa away from home. It is a very good position for Moyes' side right now
The game against Tottenham is a very important one for the club's EPL title race. It is a must win for David Moyes and his players.