Louis van Gaal: FA Cup win can save Man United's season

Louis van Gaal would see this season as a success if they fell short in the race for Champions League qualification but won the FA Cup.

Life after Alex Ferguson has so far proved difficult at Old Trafford, but David Moyes’ successor began brightly enough as United finished fourth in his first season at the helm.

Van Gaal’s second campaign has been less comfortable, though, and missing out on the Champions League looks a distinct possibility, despite having recently reduced the gap to the top four to two points.