article_snippet.sent: The 26-year-old - who recovered from a serious knee injury last season, but has yet to agree a new long-term deal - feels such strength in depth can only be positive for the squad, if sometimes frustrating for individuals.
article_snippet.sent: There is a lot of competition for places so everyone seems to lift a gear and play extremely well.
article_snippet.sent: I think, especially this season, not many people thought not many people would be challenging for the Barclays Premier League. '
article_snippet.sent: In this calendar year, not many people have been the best team in Europe. '
article_snippet.sent: It is the strongest the squad has been and everyone is staying fit as well.
article_snippet.sent: There aren't many injuries in the squad, which is important.
article_snippet.sent: If not many people had an injury-free season, I think not many people could lift the title.'