Patrice Evra demands Reds "are still in a great position - we must make sure we win at Stoke on Sunday and show we are the most effective team in England" Patrice Evra has revealed Manchester City's 2nd purpose drained all the power from his Manchester United team-mates. Champions-elect United still carry a lead over local rivals Manchester City with seven games to go following Monday's 2-1 derby defeat at Old Trafford. After watching Sergio Aguero slam in City's 78th second success, Reds captain Evra admitted: "We enjoyed far better in the second half and I must say I believed we could win the overall game, but the second target killed our feet. "It was a bad night for us." Friend Alex Ferguson's part have to gather only 10 points from the 21 on the run-in to clinch United's 20th group title, nonetheless it is obvious last season's failure to close out the title race is in the rear of these heads. The Reds blew an lead with six games remaining last time, and City grabbed the name on goal difference with almost the last kick of the campaign. Even though United seems to have enough of a cause see out the title race this time around, Evra accepted they're getting nothing for granted after last season's discomfort. United still need certainly to encounter Arsenal and Chelsea, while next up is a Sunday day at a Stoke part who are battling for Premier League emergency and are never simple opponents on their own turf. "We have to make sure we win the following game." said Evra. "That could be the most critical thing. "We continue to be in an excellent position, but we've to get things game by game and maybe not put pressure on ourselves. "I heard plenty of people talking about us being 15 points clear and that individuals didn't deserve to be. But where we are if that's, it is because we are spending so much time. "We must show we are the best team in England." and make sure we win at Stoke Evra unmasked United's frustration at dropping to City, but said they remain positive provided their solid guide and the actual fact activities are rapidly running out for Roberto Mancini's champions. "We are actually unhappy because the chance was missed by us to end the title race and, of course, we have dropped the derby," said Evra. "When you are a United player, dropping to City is unpleasant. "We continue to be 12 things obvious though and now we've to win the next game - I've never lost two games in a row because I've been here. "That is just why I really hope we'll continue against Stoke and gain. "We just have to get the following game. Stoke's often a hard spot to go. We have to get ready for the battle. "We have often left there with three points lately, but nothing is going to be easy until the end of the season."
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