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Luke Shaw tips Manchester United to return to form against Brugge

Luke Shaw of Manchester United and Gabriel Obertan of Newcastle compete for the ball
Image: Luke Shaw of Manchester United and Gabriel Obertan of Newcastle compete for the ball

Luke Shaw insists Manchester United will get back to winning ways against Club Brugge in their Champions League qualifier on Wednesday after their disappointing draw against Newcastle.

United were held to a goalless stalemate against Steve McClaren's side on Saturday but head to Belgium for their qualifying second leg with a 3-1 lead over the Belgian champions.

New signing Memphis Depay scored twice in the first leg but was part of an attacking United unit which struggled to break down Newcastle, with striker Wayne Rooney again having a quiet game.

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However, the 20-year-old Shaw believes a quick return to action will be good for United as they look to progress to the group stages of the Champions League.

"We've got a game just around the corner and I think it's only good for us. We'll get back up and try to win that game," the former Southampton defender told www.manutd.com.

 Memphis Depay of Manchester United in action
Image: Memphis Depay of Manchester United in action

"I think it's the best thing for us, when we feel that we've dropped two points. It's very important that there's another game and it's even more important that we try to win it.

"I'm sure we'll start scoring many goals soon. We've got so much quality up front that it's only a matter of time before someone puts one away and we'll be flying again."

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Shaw is part of a United backline which has yet to concede a goal in three Premier League outings but said he was disappointed his side did not convert their chances at the weekend, especially during a bright opening.

His fellow defender Chris Smalling also hit the post late in the game.

"With the chances we created in the first 20 minutes, I think if we'd put one of those away, it would have been game over for Newcastle," the England international said.

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"I think they wouldn't have been able to get back into the game if they were a goal down, they wouldn't have sat back like they did in the last 20 or 30 minutes. Everyone's really disappointed in the dressing room.

"I think we created so many chances and, unfortunately, we didn't put them away."

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