Louis van Gaal is expecting a stern examination for Manchester United on Sunday from an Arsenal side eager to bounce back from their Champions League disappointment. United come into their Premier League encounter on the top of the table and Van Gaal has spoken confidently about what victory at the Emirates Stadium will do for his team in terms of their belief in their title bid. He is also a great admirer of Arsenal's style, though, and has no doubt Arsene Wenger's men are capable of making a significant response to their 3-2 home loss to Olympiacos on Tuesday. ...read
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