Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has said that the Red Devils are desperate to win the League Cup this season.

The Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup are usually deemed more important for the bigger clubs in England, with the League Cup more of a chance to give squad players a game.

Arsenal and Chelsea both went out of the competition on Tuesday, however, and ahead of Wednesday's fourth-round clash with Middlesbrough, Schneiderlin has talked up its importance.

"The cup is something that allows every player to get an opportunity. I know the manager likes to change some players and it's very important because we are a group and everyone plays a part and does their best," Schneiderlin told MUTV.

"We want to win this cup. Man United should try to win everything and that's what we're aiming to do. You saw when we played Ipswich that we were very serious about the competition and we want to carry that on against Middlesbrough, who are a good team.

"They were close to being back in the Premier League last season, so it will be a hard game and we have prepared as seriously as possible."

Man United were beaten by MK Dons in the second round of the League Cup last season.