Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has played a huge part in the club’s brilliant start to the season so far. The Red Devil’s have been solid at the back during the current campaign, and Bailly’s presence in Mourinho’s side has prompted them to work towards having one of the best defences in Europe at the moment.

United have conceded just two goals in the league so far this season, both coming against Stoke City in what could be described as an ‘off day’ for the club. From then on, Mourinho’s men have not conceded a goal – a total of 360 minutes without having the ball in the back of De Gea’s net.

It really does seem like United are a force to be reckoned with this season, and Bailly believes their solid defence is the first key to Premier League glory.

“It’s the key point for all defenders, to see your goals against tally remain at zero,” Bailly told United’s official website manutd.com.

“It’s key for me to keep the goals conceded at zero and I hope that the good work we’ve done at this start of the season will help us become champions this year.”

“I really feel very happy because you can see that we’re hard to beat at home, that we haven’t lost a match in fact.”

“It gives us a lot of pleasure, gives us more confidence, and as I’ve said, it’s important for us, and also for the fans who come to support us.”

“I hope that will continue because then we are more confident going into the away games, and that’s important for us too.”