Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United have the capability to finish in the top three this season. The manager has endured a tough year with the club but a recent win in the league over Manchester City have boosted their hopes of finishing in the Champions League places.
But the manager has ambitions of finishing higher than just fourth spot saying,”Still we are capable of being in the top three in the league,We believe in that. The players believe in that.
United have an FA Cup replay against West Ham United at the Boleyn ground this month after they managed to rescue a late draw at Old Trafford which kept them in the competition. And Van Gaal is optimistic about the possibilities this season.
Speaking to SkySports he said, “We can win the FA Cup. So we have a lot to fight for. We have five matches at home, three away, which is also a benefit.”
But currently, the Red Devils have to focus on their clash against Everton at Old Trafford. Van Gaal’s men ousted their opponents last time out at Goodison Park by a scoreline of 3-0. It was one of the better performances the team have shown this season and the manager reminded us of that fact saying,“We controlled the game for 90 minutes,We scored our chances and could have scored more.”
This time around though Everton are in better form and their hitman Romelu Lukaku is playing brilliantly. Van Gaal has warned his players of the same stating, ”Everton are a good team, with good individual players, but it was an example of how to play away. Now we play at home.”
The 64-year-old is hoping his team can continue their push for the Champions League on Sunday. "Everton's record is very strange. At home it is not as good as it is away. For us they are a difficult opponent but I hope my record will move on.”
Sir Bobby Charlton to be honoured on Sunday
The great Sir Bobby Charlton will be honoured on Sunday with a stand to be named after him. Louis Van Gaal is an admirer of the great man as well. ”I had two big icons when I was younger - one was Jimmy Greaves and the other was Bobby Charlton,” said the manager “I've had him in my mind for many years.”
“He is such a kind, friendly man. I am very proud that he can get such an honour. Not many clubs are doing that. I'm pleased for him”
