United revolution clicks into gear

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A journey of a thousand miles may well begin with a single step and, as such, Van Gaal still faces a long and arduous process if he is to return United to the top of European, let alone English, football.

But, for the first time since the retirement of Alex Ferguson 16 long and frustrating months ago, at least United supporters will wake this morning with renewed optimism over their club’s future in both short and long terms.