Manchester United defender Phil Jones insists they're a stronger unit than last season.

After 21 matches Louis van Gaal has amassed 37 points - the same number as his predecessor David Moyes, who was sacked after 10 months having spent less than half the money his successor has on transfers.

When asked whether United were in a better position to bounce back now compared to last year, Jones said: "Yes. There's a lot of confidence still in the dressing room.

"We have lost the (Southampton) game, the lads are disappointed but you have to move on quickly.

"You can't dwell on these results. We have done okay over Christmas.

"We would have liked to have picked up two more points against Stoke and Tottenham but now we need to get a bit of a run.

"Losing is always a little setback but it's nothing more than that.

"We have to look forward to the next game and make sure we get three points. We have been on a decent run and we need to go on a new one."