Ander Herrera has confirmed that finishing in the top four is still Manchester United's main target for this season.
Louis van Gaal's side are just two points adrift of second, but they have lost their last two matches, including last weekend's 3-0 defeat to Everton.
The Spaniard told Sky Sports News: "We have had very good moments and others not so good. But I think everyone knew in the beginning of the season it was not going to be an easy season because at the club we have had a lot of changes, new players, new staff, so the first objective we had was to be in the top four.
"We want to finish second but now we have to be prudent. We have [games against] West Brom, Crystal Palace [coming up], of course we wish to be second but it's not going to be easy.
"The most important thing is that now we are in the top four but we have to avoid the fourth place because we will have to play Champions League qualification."
United host West Bromwich Albion this evening.
Sian Cowper
