RAFAEL ENJOYING BEST SEASON Rafael believes he is having his best campaign since joining United as he continues to impress at right-back. The Brazilian was outstanding in the last Barclays Premier League outing against Everton, picking up the man of the match award, and could be a contender for the club's Player of the Year award. "I think so," replied Rafael, when asked by MUTV if this is his finest season. "I have played many games very consistently so it is probably my best season here. "Of course, I think there are some games where you feel you can do more - I should have done this or should have done that better. I definitely want to improve in every game." The South American sat out the FA Cup tie with Reading on Monday after his exertions in the Bernabeu against Real Madrid when he was stretched in the first half but performed admirably after the break. "I am just rested sometimes," he explained. "We have to rest so I'm happy because we won to stay in the FA Cup. "I always want to play. I think every player wants to play in every single game but, when you're not playing, you can learn from things. I was there watching and can learn a lot. "I think because it was a big game [against Real], sometimes you expect a lot more and think it's a big game so I have to win every ball. But it's not like this. I think I came out for the first half like this and thought I need to win this ball and, if I do something wrong, then the next ball I really have to win. "After half time, the boss came to speak to me and I realised: 'Come on, it's the same as it has been all season. I don't have to win every ball.' So I think I did better in the second half." More - Podcast: Bring on QPR | Smalling savours chances | Feature: Sir Alex vs Harry Redknapp |