Van Gaal continues search for balance

Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 0

Van Gaal continues search for balance
Mon, 10 Nov, 2014 - 00:00
James McMath

The 63-year-old Dutchman, famed for his tactical nous, has been forced to play the role of tinkerman, sometimes due to choice, often through necessity.

His team’s most recent incarnation, against a spirited but limited Crystal Palace, yielded a first victory and, perhaps more tellingly, a first clean sheet in seven matches.

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