Louis Van Gaal: Wayne Rooney goal and victory at Anfield puts United back in the title race

Both Rooney, for his form, and Van Gaal, for his tactics, have come in for criticism this season but the Red Devils boss believes his striker has turned a corner.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is delighted to have Wayne Rooney back in form in front of goal.

His captain scored from their only shot on target in the 1-0 win at Liverpool to make it five goals in his last four games, having scored in each one.