United had control for the majority of the first time but as has been the story in the League this season for van Gaal’s side, they couldn’t create many clear cut chances to make their dominance count.
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Though United were never truly impressive, they showed good character to retake the lead, and picked up three points that returns them to top four in the Premier League and ensures Louis van Gaal will be keeping his job, at least for the moment.
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Some of the Old Trafford crowd thought that Rooney had scored, but his low shot hit the side netting, and as the chances went begging, the home crowd began to wonder if this was going to be yet another long afternoon. The 30-year-old’s deft flick past Lukasz Fabianski meant he ended his two-and-a-half month goal drought and moved him past Denis Law into second in the club’s scoring charts.
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The match may have ended scoreless, but United put on a thrilling attacking display in the first half and deserved three points. That change sees Matteo Darmian drop to the bench and Phil Jones come into the centre of defence.
Van Gaal argues that he’s instilled confidence in Rooney and Martial but trimming the strike department. Luckily for United, Wayne Routledge volleyed straight at De Gea.
‘It’s the first time I can remember a Manchester United team not threatening to score.
The home fans had their spirits lifted two minutes after the break.
United did not test Fabianski until the 33rd minute. Ashley Young crossed to Martial, who powered a header in from eight yards.
“I hope (that is the case)”, Van Gaal said.
Van Gaal has blamed the Reds bad fortune for the goal dip and United have been linked with the likes of Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Frederick Emerich Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund.
The win lifts United to fifth in the Premier League.
Van Gaal brought in defender Phil Jones, with Matteo Darmian, who started in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea, dropping to the bench.
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The Frenchman headed home Ashley Young’s cross to put United ahead before Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised with a looping header. The second half was a distinct improvement and they got their rewards.
