Ashley Young says Manchester United will go for the kill when they head to Liverpool on Sunday . After beating Tottenham last weekend , United have a chance to further strengthen their grip on fourth when they face their old rivals at Anfield . A draw would be enough to keep United two points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool , but Young knows victory would put further daylight between the two teams , who both have nine matches left . Ashley Young says Manchester United will go for the kill when they head to Liverpool on Sunday . 'We will go there looking for the three points , ' the United winger said . 'We are going there to win , you do n't go to a place to try and draw . The performance against Tottenham was brilliant but we have a tough game coming up at Liverpool . We have got to dust ourselves down in the right way and go for the three points again . ' Questions had been raised about Louis van Gaal 's team selection and tactics in the wake of United 's FA Cup exit to Arsenal , but everything fell into place last weekend as United put on by far their best performance of the season . United have a chance to further strengthen their grip on fourth when they face their old rivals at Anfield . Young thinks United will therefore go into Sunday 's game in high spirits , but he insists confidence in the camp has never been a problem this season despite a number of uninspiring team displays . He said : 'Morale has always been high . Confidence has always been there too . 'We were obviously disappointed after the Arsenal game . I said afterwards that it will show how our team spirit and character is with how we bounce back . The Manchester United players celebrate as they beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford . ' I think if you look at the first 45 minutes ( against Spurs ) then that was exactly the right way to bounce back . ' Young praised Van Gaal 's methods , insisting some players had improved under the Dutchman 's stewardship . He is undoubtedly one of them . The 29-year-old was expected to leave Old Trafford last summer , but he has been one of the best outfield players in the squad this season . Young praised Louis van Gaal 's methods , insisting players had improved under the Dutchman 's stewardship . Fellaini was heavily criticised during David Moyes ' reign but had improved under Van Gaal . Marouane Fellaini is another player who seems to be improving under Van Gaal . Fellaini was heavily criticised during David Moyes ' reign , but the big Belgian has earned plaudits for his performances in the no.10 role of late . 'He has been very important for us . He has been in the team and when he is in the box , I 'm not sure many teams can handle him , ' Young said of the £27.5million midfielder . Belgian midfielder Fellaini celebrates with Wayne Rooney after scoring the opening goal against Tottenham . 'You saw ( against Tottenham ) that he was fantastic at getting in the box and looking like a striker at times . ' I think he likes playing in that position . We just have to utilise his strengths and I think we did that really well on Sunday . ' I think last season was difficult for a lot of people and this season is totally different . '
Ashley Young feels Manchester United can strengthen grip on the top two . They face fifth placed rivals Liverpool at Anfield Stadium on Sunday . A draw would maintain United 's four point gap ahead of Liverpool . But Young is intent on putting further daylight between the pair . READ : Pele to watch Man United face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .