The Colombian football star Radamel Falcao expressed his desire to enjoy playing football at Manchester United after scoring his first goal for the red devils. Falcao finally showed his worth in the game against Everton by securing 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Though he is loan from Monaco for just a season, he hinted at a desire to permanently join Manchester united; though for a permanent move to be secured, Manchester United would have to stump up the 43 million Euros price tag placed on him by Monaco.
Falcao told Manchester United TV that he and his family were currently enjoying their stay at Manchester United and that he would love to play there for a number of years to come. The impact of Falcao in the game against Everton was vital, helping United shoot up to fourth position in the Barclays premier league table.
Manchester United's manager, Van Gaal, said that he was definitely impressed with the game against Everton but was clear to point out that his team had still not reached its optimum potential. The game kept Louis Van Gaal, as well as the Old Trafford faithful, on the edge of their seats, especially in the dying minutes, when David de Gea had to make a superb penalty save to stop the visitors from equalising. De Gea proved that he was coming into form by denying Leon Osman and Bryan Oviedo from equalising with a series of astonishing saves.
Van Gaal was keen to express that his team gave away to many chances, especially in the dying minutes of the game, and indicated that they will have to show an improvement when they return from their international duties. The Manchester United coach made it clear to his team that they should be playing more consistently throughout the ninety minutes, rather than the more sporadic performances they have been displaying in recent games.
Roberto Martinez, the Everton manager, was quick to voice his dissatisfaction with how the referee, Kevin Friend, handled the game. Martinez specifically pointed out the second Manchester United goal, believing that it should have been disallowed due to Pienaar going to ground with the ball in front of him moments before Radamel Falcao scored the winner.
The game against Manchester United and Everton was a great one, and showed some early signs for the potential in the current Manchester United team, though it will also have shown Van Gaal what he needs to work on. There has never been a more interesting time to buy tickets for Manchester United matches, as Van Gaal's first season in charge continues to be a roller-coaster.
