Man Utd’s ‘crazy’ Van Gaal not mad about performances as Red Devils stay fourth
United edged out Mark Hughes’ visitors 2-1 at Old Trafford last night thanks to goals from Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.
Tuesday Team Talk: Don’t be a Christmas grinch, Louis… cherish our festive footy
After Man Utd’s victory over Hull, manager Louis van Gaal, who has managed some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs in the form of Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, bemoaned the fact that the Reds have to play over Christmas.
Van Gaal hopes on-song Man Utd don’t go cold turkey this Christmas
Van Gaal’s United side face seven games in the next 31 days and a victory in their first, against Stoke City this evening, would see United record four straight wins for only the second time since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
Man Utd’s Hull domination encourages Van Gaal as winning streak continues
The 20-times league champions dispatched the Tigers 3-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, maintaining their place in the top four and extending their winning streak to three games.
Man Utd players have gotta fight for their right to play, warns Van Gaal
The returns of Michael Carrick and the much-maligned Marouane Fellaini have gone some way to adding steel to a midfield that was all but absent in the opening weeks of the season.
Not so Keane: Man Utd great leaves Aston Villa after struggle to balance roles
Keane, who spent 12 years at the heart of United’s dominating midfield before controversially departing Old Trafford in 2005, took up the assistant manager post at Villa Park in the close-season.
Fan power: How FC United of Manchester could have collapsed without supporters
In a few short weeks FCUM, who have soared up the ranks of English football to the seventh tier, will celebrate their greatest achievement yet when they open their new £6million Broadhurst Park stadium in Moston.
Spot the difference: Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal similar to Sir Alex – Giggs
Not long into his first season in charge, Van Gaal’s United sit fourth in the Premier League after 12 games but are yet to replicate the performance levels of the side during Sir Alex’s 26-year reign.
Tuesday Team Talk: Can Van Gaal and Man Utd cope without January transfers?
United’s first away triumph of the season at Arsenal on Saturday was more due to a profligate showing from Arsene Wenger’s men than any scintillating brilliance from Van Gaal or his charges, and the Dutchman must be counting down the days until the January transfer window swings open.
Smalling says Man United are coming together to change the story of their season
Smalling marshalled an inexperienced backline including rookies, Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett as Louis van Gaal’s side recorded their first away victory of the season.
It must be better: Man Utd’s Van Gaal emphasises need for improvement
United currently sit in fourth place in the Premier League after scraping a 2-1 win over Arsenal at The Emirates on Saturday evening.