Manchester United’s dominance over Aston Villa continued tonight, as Adnan Januzaj’s first half strike was enough to earn the Red Devils all three points at Villa Park. We started the competition with a win at home and a win away.
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We were one of the best last season at home and I want to create a fortress at Old Trafford.
The 64 year-old also explained his only change in the side.
Asked if Januzaj had lost the ball too much for his liking, Van Gaal replied: “Yes”. Los Blancos offered €25 million (AU$38.1 million), with an additional €5 million (AU$7.6 million), for De Gea, but United are firm to hold on to the former Atletico Madrid player unless they receive a world-record fee. But we scored one more than our opponents and you can’t get more than six points (from two games).
“He also had a lot of ball losses, in my opinion unnecessarily”. We had a lot of unnecessary ball losses…
He said: “It was something we talked about, starting afresh for the away games, but it’s a good start“.
On the other hand Depay had seven shots in the match, the most by any player on the field.
And Sherwood was disappointed with referee Mike Dean’s decision not to award a penalty, although he felt his transitional side, which has seen no more than 10 new faces added to it over the summer, were more accountable for the defeat.
“Memphis could have scored, but it is a big step”. You can not expect it with only four weeks’ preparation.
“All the media has written for one year that I have to put him in the striker’s position, so it’s incredible that after two games you’re doubting your own opinions, I can not understand that”, Van Gaal told reporters.
“I think they gave everything for the cause, they had nothing left”. Ayew who was part of the nice passing game saw an opportunity to look for some consolation on the edge of the Manchester United box falling down without a touch from any player. It didn’t get any better for the England captain as he failed to muster a single shot in the game.
United went ahead in the 29th minute courtesy of Januzaj, who has been linked with a loan move after falling out of favor in Van Gaal’s first season.
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The match between Aston Villa and Manchester United will begin at 2:45 p.m. EDT and will be shown live on NBCSN and can be watched via live streaming at NBC Sports Live Extra.
