- Manchester United flew to Dubai for warm weather training ahead of Stoke clash
- Jose Mourinho’s men enjoyed their final session at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex
- Marouane Fellaini took to Instagram to share a video of the squad celebrating
- Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard all took part in the session
Manchester United might be 15 points behind their fierce rivals City in the Premier League table, but they had something to celebrate in training on Thursday.
Maroune Fellaini took to Instagram to share a short clip of himself and team-mates including Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young jumping for joy during their final warm weather session in Dubai.
Michael Carrick and Phil Jones were also caught on camera leaping up and down and chanting as Jose Mourinho’s men proved their team spirit has not taken a hit despite the title race appearing to be over in January.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Matteo Darmian, Chris Smalling, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Axel Tuanzebe, Scott McTominay, Phil Jones, David de Gea, Daley Blind and Marcus Rashford (L-R)
Fellaini took to Instagram to share a video of him and his team-mates celebrating in training
Romelu Lukaku (second from left) was among the players involved in the jumping and chanting
Midfielder Fellaini, who is waiting on United to offer him an improved contract, also posted a celebratory photo to the social media site as the squad took time out from another intense set of drills in the heat of the United Arab Emirates.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Chris Smalling, Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford were among the smiling faces pictured in the snap as United gear up for their return to Premier League action against Stoke on Monday night.
Thursday’s session was United’s last at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex following their arrival on Monday – three days after their FA Cup victory over Derby at Old Trafford.
More to follow.
Juan Mata, Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Jesse Lingard (L-R) stretch during Thursday’s session
Paul Pogba chats with Rojo as United’s players make the most of their final warm weather day
Darmian, McTominay, Victor Lindelof, Tuanzebe and Rashford take a breather in the dugout
‘I think a club like Manchester United is always striving for the best,’ he said. ‘Always looking to improve the team and we have had some good acquisitions over the years.
‘But I think the fact we have stayed strong, and we have been able to be a good part of the group over these years we have been here, is a true testament to all of us.
‘When you sit down and think how long it’s been, it’s fantastic. You can never rest on your laurels and it is a case of always improving because a club like Manchester United is always striving for the best and, to be the best, you need to make sure you are always in form.’
