Louis van Gaal 'cannot imagine' Manchester United will have to wait as long as Liverpool for next title

Louis van Gaal insists it is inconceivable that Manchester United will endure another title drought as long as the one traditional rivals Liverpool are on ahead of their trip to Anfield tomorrow.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are still searching for their maiden Premier League crown, and despite their difficult campaign so far, Van Gaal sees no reason to believe United will face a similar spell in the doldrums.

Defeat at Anfield will increase pressure on the Dutchman’s Old Trafford future after their latest setback when they blew a 2-0 lead to draw 3-3 at struggling Newcastle on Tuesday night.