Liverpool edged proceedings throughout and United were indebted to David de Gea’s heroics and some wayward finishing from the hosts.
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“It’s a derby and you only have one job to do: To win it”, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said.
It was also Rooney’s 176th league goal for United, meaning that he has now surpassed Arsenal great Thierry Henry in terms of Premier League goals scored in the colours of one club.
Van Gaal conceded he found himself in the unusual position of being less pleased than United’s own supporters following the midweek result, in a odd shift in the pressure which has been accumulating on the Dutchman’s shoulders.
My heart is ruling my head here, but if Arsenal are going to clinch the title these are the games they need to win. It promises to be a hell of a match, and HollywoodLife.com wants you to see it!
“Maybe it shall take a longer time, but I can not imagine it will be the same for Manchester United”. Van Gaal and his players still believe they can make a winter-into-spring surge to claim the title but if that is to happen they will have to play better for the remainder of the season than they did here. Ashley Young’s injury meant Darmian was shifted over to the right and he seemed to settle down as the game went on.
That final point is arguable.
“I think Man United, if they talk about this performance, they will say it’s not that good but they won”.
Furthermore, Manchester United are only 3 points ahead of Liverpool, so it could be a very exciting six-pointer at the Anfield.
That could be a high risk strategy however with Liverpool’s point against Arsenal not really getting the club anywhere fast with the Reds still down in ninth although they were only five points off fourth-placed Tottenham after gameweek 21.
“It’s great obviously to have records, but I don’t think that will beat the feeling I have now”, Rooney told Sky Sports.
On Tuesday, United were denied a third consecutive win in all competitions at the start of 2016, when Paul Dummett netted a late equaliser for Newcastle United at St James’ Park. “We have done better than years before at this ground and showed we can fight even when we miss certain players”. “For example Chelsea a year ago did that – they won with one goal difference – they finished the game then, and a champion has to do that”. “A champion has to be able do that”.
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David De Gea is happy at Old Trafford and will be unaffected by news of Real Madrid’s transfer embargo, according to Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal.
