Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits they cannot afford a slow start to the season.
United kickoff their Premier League campaign against Leeds United tomorrow.
Solskjaer told TV2: "We lost three or four of the first home games last season, I do not remember exactly. We will not do that this year.
"You have to start well, gain momentum. Last year we were second, the year before we finished third, so there is progression. You have to be on top form from the first to the last match.
"We were stable from the start of November to May, when we lost one match. If we manage to recreate it, we can help fight for things in March, April, May."