Phil Jones Backs United To Finish Title Race

[Folami David]

Manchester United defender Phil Jones insists the Premier League leaders are determined to finish off the title race as soon as possible.
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Alex Ferguson's team have been below their best in recent weeks and Wednesday's 2-2 draw at West Ham featured another disjointed display from the champions-elect.
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But Jones is adamant United haven't taken their foot off the gas with the finish line in sight and he is certain they will seal the club's 20th title in their next two fixtures.
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United would be crowned champions if second placed Manchester City, who sit 13 points behind their local rivals, lose at Tottenham on Sunday and Ferguson's men defeat struggling Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday.
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Failing that, a win over Villa and another victory the following weekend at Arsenal would clinch the crown.
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"We've been confident throughout the season and nothing is going to change now," Jones said.
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"We've got a big game against Aston Vila on Monday night and I'm sure, if we can pick up three points there, it will stand us in great stead for Arsenal."
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United's belief they can win the title in this round of fixtures will be even higher if they listen to Manchester City assistant manager David Platt.
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Platt feels City's recent exertions, in a derby win at Old Trafford and an energy-sapping FA Cup semi- final success against Chelsea, had left the players mentally drained during Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Wigan.
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But Roberto Mancini's men, who could be without the injured Sergio Aguero this week, have little time to recharge their batteries before facing fifth placed Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
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"I think we are probably feeling the effects of the two big games we have had, mentally more than anything, what it takes out of you," Platt said.
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"It is not the physical side that is the problem, but the mental side. That game will have brought us back to earth. We will recuperate and go to White Hart Lane."
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Fifth placed Tottenham desperately need to beat City as they try to avoid falling further behind Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

[Shola Sholaz]

They need to pray for Tottenham to beat Manchester City when they clash in days from now. That would be a quick means to winning the title