United motivated by critics

Cape Town - Manchester United defender Phil Jones has revealed that the consistent criticism of the squad this season has spurred them into the top four of the Premier League.

The 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday gave the fourth-placed Red Devils some breathing room in the Champions League places by opening a five-point gap to the Merseyside club in fifth.

"People criticising does spur you on," Jones said. "You are always going to get critics.