Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have been flawless since returning triumphant from the Club World Championship in Japan before Christmas, winning all eight Premier League games and setting a British record for consecutive clean sheets to overhaul Liverpool at the top of the table.
In the same period, Liverpool have picked up just 17 points to United’s 24, including five draws, despite playing a game more. But Aurelio believes the league leaders are bound to go through a dip in form at some point in the run-in.
But Aurelio said: “I don’t think they will get positive results right until the end of the season and we still have to go to Old Trafford. If we keep getting our points we’ll have chance to beat them.
“Every game is a final now if we want to fight for the title at the end. If United don’t lose they will finish a few points ahead but we still have to make sure we do our part.
“The most important thing for Liverpool and the players is the Premier League. It would be great to do well in the Champions League, but we know this season the focus is on the league.”
Aurelio’s defensive colleague Daniel Agger has threatened to leave the club in the summer unless he is granted regular first-team football. The Danish international has just 18 months left on his contract and talks over a new deal have stalled, with AC Milan thought to be tracking his progress.
He said: “If I don’t play, then it’s untenable and I can’t go on like that. It’s never fun as a footballer if you don’t play, but that’s my situation at the moment.”
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