We got lucky, admits Van Gaal

Stoke City 1 Manchester United 1

Louis van Gaal had to be thankful for small mercies as Manchester United withstood arguably their toughest test of a 10-match unbeaten run which now extends into 2015.

The Dutchman’s side had to overcome the shock of falling behind in the second minute and losing another of their key players in battling to earn a point at Stoke City.