Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has claimed that a lack of European football could help the club retain the Premier League title.
The Red Devils were knocked out of the Europa League earlier this month following their Champions League elimination in December.
Hernandez believes that the team now has enough time to prepare properly for each of their matches in the title run-in.
"It's a part of the season that all the players want to be involved in," the Mexican told ESPN.
"It's a long season so these final few games are more emotional for everyone, but we have a big chance to win the Premier League again.
"We're in a great position because it depends on us – if we win all our games, we'll win the league. We're not in Europe, so we'll probably be a little bit fitter because we're only playing each weekend and have long weeks to rest and prepare for each game."
United, who are currently three points clear of rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, travel to Blackburn Rovers on Monday night.
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