Blind thinks a top four finish is still within United's grasp

Defender Daley Blind is confident "improving" Manchester United are set for a strong finish to the season.

United have endured a topsy-turvy campaign so far and met with another setback when they suffered a 1-0 defeat at West Brom on Sunday.

However, they still have plenty to play for, with massive Cup games upcoming against Liverpool on Thursday (Europa League first leg) and West Ham on Sunday (FA Cup quarter-final).

United are also just three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification, albeit having played one more game than their neighbors.

Blind, who has been a regular at the heart of the United defense this season, views the weekend defeat as a blip, coming, as it did, after four straight wins in all competitions.

"I think we are improving as a team and can move on from here," the Holland international told United Review.

"It's a season with ups and downs. We have played many good games but we lost a few as well.

"The most important thing is that this team sticks together. We have done all season, even when we've had bad results. That shows the strength of the dressing room.

"It (a top-four finish) is not out of reach. Still, anything is possible. We have some players coming back now from injuries, which enables us to have a bigger squad again.

"We are still in the race for a trophy and the top four. We can finish strongly and I have a lot of faith in us doing that."

Blind is enjoying his second season at Old Trafford on a personal level and says he has no problem with the hectic fixture list.

"If I look to me personally, I feel I've played a good season, a consistent season," he added. "I feel good in that position at the moment, I've improved a lot this season in the center.

"I have showed it's not only about strength but also about quick thinking and being in the right position. It is always better to play lots of games, as I always like it more to play a game rather than train.

"So I am happy with how many games we are playing. I am fit and am going to be ready for them. Liverpool will be a great game to play in, especially as it's now in the Europa League.

"It's very important for us. They will say it's important for them too, so we have to show that we want it more. I've definitely got some good memories against Liverpool, I hope we can create some more."