Manchester United No2 Mike Phelan says they'll be looking to bounce back tonight against West Ham United.

Phelan admits their defeat to Everton was a setback in the title battle.

"[The title run-in] is a race and it's a battle at times," Phelan tells United Review. "You've got to make sure you're in it, and then it can swing your way or against you at the last minute. We have the experience and tradition of being in these races to draw upon and it will be important that we know how to handle the run-in this season.

"West Ham will be difficult opponents - they're desperate for points for different reasons than ourselves," Phelan added. "That said, we always have a good, entertaining game with them and that shouldn't change."