Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United's flying start to the season is all the more impressive considering the severity of their fixture list.
United are two points clear at the top of the Premier League after starting the season with five straight victories, which is their best opening to a campaign under Ferguson and the most impressive by the Red Devils since Ron Atkinson era in 1985.
They have scored 21 goals on the way to beating West Brom, Tottenham, Arsenal, Bolton and Chelsea, who they defeated 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The champions' next Premier League game is at Stoke next weekend and Ferguson feels the toughness of his team's start makes their points tally even more of an achievement.
"We've had tough teams at Old Trafford, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea, and we thought the fixture list had given us a real test," Ferguson said.
"We're getting the tough ones early on but you've got to have them sometime.
"We're enjoying our football, playing with great enthusiasm and threat and we could have scored six or seven (against Chelsea). That threat is encouraging us all."
Defender Chris Smalling is doubtful for the League Cup trip to Leeds on Tuesday after limping off against Chelsea with a groin problem.
Mexican striker Javier Hernandez also sustained an injury in a challenge with Ashley Cole and Ferguson was angry at the conduct of the Chelsea defender.
He said: "The referee booked him but he hasn't given a penalty kick. I don't understand that.
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