Van der Sar not surprised by Utd success

Edwin van der Sar is not surprised he is enjoying such a spectacular autumn to his illustrious career.

The Manchester United keeper heads back to Fulham this evening for a reunion with the few pals he has left from his time at Craven Cottage, a period when many thought the veteran Dutchman had enjoyed the best his playing days had to offer.

But a move to Old Trafford in 2005 changed that course. Now the 38-year-old is in line for a third successive Premier League title, has shattered the clean sheet record and is part of a squad that could end the season with an unbelievable five trophies.

Yet the former Holland skipper remains calm about the prospect, claiming he knew his move to United would elevate him to a different level than he experienced at Fulham.

“You know when you go to United there is a chance you could be battling for honours on every front,” he said.

“That is why you want to be at a club like this. You want to be involved in big games so I am not really surprised to be in a situation like this.”