LVG: We can still win title

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United can win the Premier League after their late victory over Liverpool reignited an unlikely title push.

Wayne Rooney's 78th-minute strike - his first at Anfield since 2005 - sealed a United victory and moved the club seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, Van Gaal set his sights on finishing the season top of the pile, dismissing the current gap between his side and those at the top.

"To beat Liverpool is always important," the Dutchman said. "Today it was important because our competitors lost points and when the gap [at the top] is like this we can overturn that. That is what I'm thinking."

Pressed on whether he thought his side remained in the title race, Van Gaal said: "We have a lot of matches to go. We started 2015 very good, with a lot of wins and draws - we didn't lose.

"This game will give a huge boost to the players, the fans and to everyone connected with Manchester United - and we have to continue, of course.

"That will not be easy, as we saw today, but we can do it because we showed every week that we can do it."


(Sky Sports)