Manchester United manager David Moyes believes that his players will be boosted by their recent warm-weather training trip to Dubai.

The squad jetted out to the Middle East last week due to their absence from the FA Cup, and the Scotsman has claimed that it was good preparation for the final 12 games of the Premier League season.

"It was great that we had some time together with the players - the first time I've really had the chance to have a few days with the lads," Moyes told the club's official website.

"We trained and had some relaxation time as well, so it was good. You hope you get some benefit from it. I'm sure it will benefit the players, having the chance to relax. We'd have rather been in the FA Cup, let me tell you that, but we weren't so the next thing we had to do was get them ready for the 12 remaining games."

United will take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.