Is Louis van Gaal worried about his side’s lack of goals? Evidently not.
Manchester United have lost their 100% start to the new Premier League season, succumbing to a goalless draw at home to Newcastle United.
A result former captain Roy Keane would most likely call a “bad draw” for a side with title ambitions.
Despite testing Toon goalkeeper Tim Krul with a number of efforts, seeing a goal ruled out for an offside call, and a Chris Smalling header bouncing off the post, United once again looked laboured at times in the final third.
In United’s previous Premier League games this season a Kyle Walker own-goal, and an Adnan Januzaj strike, gave the team 1-0 wins over Spurs and Aston Villa respectively.
Captain Wayne Rooney still appears to be struggling for form, and, with just Javier Hernandez, who spent last season on-loan, and James Wilson, a relative rookie at Premier League level, as back-up, United’s forward options seem limited.
So much so many fans of the club are hoping to see a new forward arrive before the transfer window shuts, however, they shouldn’t get their hopes up, according to Louis van Gaal.
The United manager was asked after today’s game if the team’s performances so far this season were concerning, and just cause to sign a new forward, but he instantly dismissed such notions.
“No, because we were three times the best team,” Van Gaal said.
“My worry is that we have to dominate the opponent and we did it today, we did it against Aston Villa, Tottenham and (Club) Brugge.
“I am satisfied with the performance and not with the result and that is different. We were unlucky with rewarding ourselves because we have created a lot of chances.”
So you’re saying Pedro won’t be signing for United, Louis?
Too soon?
H/T Irish Times.
