MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren has claimed Manchester United can stay unbeaten for the rest of the season as they sweep towards yet another Premiership title.

McClaren was impressed by what he saw during his side's 1-0 defeat to Sir Alex Ferguson's men at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday.

Last season United's Boxing Day loss to Boro proved to be their last and McClaren is convinced they can stay unbeaten in the new year.

"United are a team capable of going 20 or 25 games unbeaten and the way they are going, they have got a chance," he said.

"They are always hungry and the manager is hungry. They've got the experience because they have been there before and they have to be favourites because of that." Tweet