Park expects Utd to stay top

Park Ji-sung expects Manchester United to still be top of the Premier League table upon his return from international duty.

The midfielder is due to face Sunderland on Boxing Day before linking up with the South Korean squad for next month's Asian Cup in Qatar.

The 29-year-old's deft header against Arsenal last week ultimately ensured United topped the standings ahead of the busy Christmas period.

And Park, who will be away from United for a month, fully expects to return to Old Trafford to see his team still leading the chase for the 2010/11 title.