Charlton, who described new manager Louis van Gaal as a ‘really clever man’, says this year’s morale-boosting pre-season tour will work wonders on United.

Premier League champions City have their own hardcore faithful in America courtesy of the Pittsburgh Supporters Club

Shaw is the most expensive teenager in British football history at £27million but has not impressed at training during the club’s pre-season tour of America.

Van Gaal previously took over from Bobby Robson at Barcelona in 1997, inherited a decent squad that had just won three titles the previous season and then flourished in his first term including winning the title

Fan writes to Wayne Rooney, calling for improvement in Manchester United striker’s form.

With a new regime in place at Old Trafford, now is the time for Van Gaal to copy Mata’s old boss Rafael Benitez, at former club Chelsea, and play him behind likely starting duo Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.

A brace apiece for Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young and youngster Reece James after Danny Welbeck’s pin-point opener saw the Red Devils overwhelm their American opposition on game one of the USA Tour.

Louis van Gaal got off to the perfect start as Manchester United manager – setting the benchmark for the season with a 7-0 win over LA Galaxy.

United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says he’s looking forward to working with manager Louis van Gaal though he may not have it as easy as he would like.

Darren Haigh, 39, won the invaluable prize of a visit to the Aon Training Complex to watch the first team train, VIP match experience in a hospitality suite with prime game tickets and hotel accommodation the night before.

Louis van Gaal is already impressed by his squad’s adaptability to his training methods as he prepares to take charge of his first match as Manchester United boss.