Manchester United have started the season in a tremendous fashion, scoring eight goals in two matches and conceding none. They look solid offensively and defensively and according to new signing Nemanja Matic, the atmosphere inside the dressing room and believes that such team spirit can help them cope with the pressure of a long season.
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The Red Devils won each of their first two Premier League games 4-0 and are top of the table on goal difference. Their dominance against West Ham and Swansea earned praise and fuelled fans' hopes of a first league title since 2013.
Matic, who joined United from champions Chelsea in July, played a key part in Jose Mourinho's side picking up consecutive victories and the Serbian credits the results to the players' unity off the pitch rather than individual performances.
"It's just the beginning of the season, but I am confident," Matic said.
"It's always special when you play for Manchester United and there is always pressure, but we are ready to cope with that."
"The group is great, we are all friends in the changing room and that's very important. The season is long, so we have to have a good group, have good communication, and this team has that. I'm happy to be a part of this," he said.
However, Matic also pointed out that the team are not becoming overconfident and are looking ahead to Saturday's match against Leicester City.
"We're not getting carried away... we're two games into the season and we've got another tough game against Leicester City next week, which won't be easy. I'm just pleased to be playing," Matic added.