Ashley Young has insisted that he joined Manchester United to win trophies.

The winger signed for the Red Devils in the summer of 2011, but he failed to collect a medal during his first season at Old Trafford.

However, this time around the England international has revealed his hope that he is able claim his first title with the club.

"I have come to the club to win trophies. That is what I want to do. Hopefully we can kick on now until the end of the season and maintain the good form we have shown so far," he told the club's official website.

"When you move to a club like United you look at the trophy cabinet and what they have won. Everybody is a born winner. The manager gives you that belief to win every game and win trophies. I joined the club to win trophies."

United currently have a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with nine matches left to play.