Showing posts with label Louis van Gaal Manchester United. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Louis van Gaal Manchester United. Show all posts
Manchester United are 10 points behind league leaders Chelsea but that has not impacted boss Louis van Gaal who has insisted that United’s goal is to claim the Premier League title and not a top-four finish that was set as a target for him before taking the United job.
Last week, United's run of six consecutive victories came to a halt when they were held to a draw by 10-men Aston Villa. Yet LVG believes he can win the championship in his opening season in charge.
He said:
The best achievement is champion because our goal is still to be champions at the end of the season – that’s also the best result. We are looking in a football world where number one is the most important thing. Our goal is to be first. But it’s not always so easy, you can see that. That’s why the board have said that our goal is within the first four places but still, with my players and all the staff, we are trying to achieve more than they expect from us.
United host Newcastle United today and will look to continue their winning run before travelling to White Hart Lane next week to face Tottenham.
At this point, I do believe United will be amongst the top-3 but winning the title is a tall order, given the injuries we've had. Do you think Man United can win the Premier League title? Tell me below!
So, Manchester United bagged the first away win of the season on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Who would be your starting eleven against The Tigers on Nov 29? Tweet your thoughts @ManUtdDugout
Who would have thought Louis van Gaal's Manchester United would beat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this season? With the current form and growing list of injuries, I bet, not many!
But United beat Arsenal on their turf to register their first away win of the season, which propelled them into the Premier League top-four. Many would say United were lucky to register a victory, but I think it was genius of LVG to change up the formation to 3-5-2 for this important game, and it got the right result.
A massive 3 points for Louis van Gaal but the Dutchman has emphasized their real test is whether they are able to maintain this winning momentum in their next two home games against Hull and Stoke City, both managed by former United stars Steve Bruce and Mark Hughes respectively.
Hull have lost their last three games against (seemingly) weaker teams. It's funny but they have spoiled the party for their hosts Liverpool and Arsenal by dening them all three points and I hope they don't continue this trend at Old Trafford.
Steve Bruce doesn't have a great record as a manager against United. Last night, they played a good home game against Spurs but failed to capitalize before losing the game in the last few minutes.
For United, Radamel Falcao is back in training and I hope to see him in action against Hull. I would also want LVG to play Ander Herrera who has been an unused substitute for the past four games. His creativity and guile will surely help United against Hull.
But United beat Arsenal on their turf to register their first away win of the season, which propelled them into the Premier League top-four. Many would say United were lucky to register a victory, but I think it was genius of LVG to change up the formation to 3-5-2 for this important game, and it got the right result.
A massive 3 points for Louis van Gaal but the Dutchman has emphasized their real test is whether they are able to maintain this winning momentum in their next two home games against Hull and Stoke City, both managed by former United stars Steve Bruce and Mark Hughes respectively.
Hull have lost their last three games against (seemingly) weaker teams. It's funny but they have spoiled the party for their hosts Liverpool and Arsenal by dening them all three points and I hope they don't continue this trend at Old Trafford.
Steve Bruce doesn't have a great record as a manager against United. Last night, they played a good home game against Spurs but failed to capitalize before losing the game in the last few minutes.
For United, Radamel Falcao is back in training and I hope to see him in action against Hull. I would also want LVG to play Ander Herrera who has been an unused substitute for the past four games. His creativity and guile will surely help United against Hull.
Who would be your starting eleven against The Tigers on Nov 29? Tweet your thoughts @ManUtdDugout
Nemanja Vidic and Nani could be on line for a shock return to Manchester United.
Vidic moved to Inter at the end of last season after eight-and-a-half years at Old Trafford, while Nani joined Sporting Lisbon on loan as part of the deal which saw Marcos Rojo move to the Theatre of Dreams.
With several injuries and a weak defense, Louis van Gaal is planning to recall two former teammates instead of spending too much cash on unproven players during the January transfer window.
Do you think the Dutch boss is eager to bring Nani and Vidic back to Manchester United? Tweet your thoughts: @ManUtdDugout
So here it is... the new era at Manchester United will officially begin with a home game against Swansea City. This historic first Barclays Premier League fixture under manager Louis van Gaal is provisionally scheduled for Saturday 16 August.
The first local derby against Manchester City will take place on Saturday 1 November at the Etihad Stadium.
Here is the complete 2014/15 fixtures list for Manchester United. (All fixtures are subject to change due to TV coverage and opponents' European commitments.)
August
16 Swansea City H
23 Sunderland A
30 Burnley A
September
13 Queens Park Rangers H
20 Leicester City A
27 West Ham United H
October
4 Everton H
18 West Bromwich Albion A
25 Chelsea H
November
1 Manchester City A
8 Crystal Palace H
22 Arsenal A
29 Hull City H
December
2 Stoke City H
6 Southampton A
13 Liverpool H
20 Aston Villa A
26 Newcastle H
28 Tottenham Hotspur A
January
1 Stoke City A
10 Southampton H
17 Queens Park Rangers A
31 Leicester City H
February
7 West Ham A
10 Burnley H
21 Swansea City A
28 Sunderland H
March
4 Newcastle A
14 Tottenham Hotspur H
21 Liverpool A
April
4 Aston Villa H
11 Manchester City H
18 Chelsea A
25 Everton A
May
2 West Bromwich Albion H
9 Crystal Palace A
16 Arsenal H
24 Hull City A
Are you ready for the new season? Tweet your thoughts at @ManUtdDugout
It's confirmed! Louis van Gaal has been named Manchester United manager.
He will quit his current role as National coach for Holland after the 2014 FIFA World Cup and lead the Red Devils from the 2014/15 season after signing a three year contract with United.
As expected, Ryan Giggs will be assistant manager of Manchester United after announcing his retirement from professional football today. Frans Hoek (Netherlands' goalkeeping coach) and Marcel Bout (specialising in opposition scouting) will join van Gaal as assistant coaches.
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward praised the Dutchman saying,
In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. He has achieved many things in his career to date and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on which to write new chapters in the Manchester United story.
On being named United manager, Louis van Gaal said:
It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are. This club has big ambitions; I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history.
Let us hope van Gaal inspires Man United to play confident and skillful football and helps the club to win trophies on a regular basis.
Welcome to Manchester United, Louis van Gaal.
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