Nani wants Manchester United to become the new 'invincibles'

Nani, who struck the match-winner against Stoke to send Mancheter United three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, is hoping the club can become the new 'invincibles'.

Nani wants Manchester United to become the new 'invincibles'
Unbeaten stretch: United have gone 20 league games without defeat this season Credit: Photo: ACTION IMAGES

United made it 20 league games unbeaten this season on Tuesday night following a 2-1 win at Old Trafford with Nani scoring a superb curling effort.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side remain on course to equal Arsenal's amazing feat of 2004, when they went through an entire 38-match campaign without losing.

"I hope we can go the whole season unbeaten," Nani said. "We are in a great position. We have been doing so well.

"We have to keep working hard and doing the same things. Providing we stay together I feel we will finish the season with something very special."

United's players would far rather collect the title than avoid losing, although naturally, the second part of that equation helps the first.

Once again last night, Ferguson's men found a way of winning without performing to their capabilities, with Javier Hernandez scoring his ninth goal of the season, and second in four days, to emphasise just what a valuable contribution he has made so far.

"Javier has had a great start to his Manchester United career," said Nani.

"He always scores at the right moment, when we need it. He has been a key player this season."

United now have the luxury of five days off before a blockbuster FA Cup tie with old rivals Liverpool, after which they will face arguably their sternest test so far at Tottenham.