Red Devils’ new manager a class act despite Swansea setback

Bad start: Van Gaal did not have much to smile about last Saturday's result.

This week, David Moyes stretched the limits of credulity by comparing Louis Van Gaal’s shaky start to his own uncertain beginnings in Manchester a year ago that led to his premature demise.

In his first major interviews since being sacked in April, Moyes claimed that a failure to freshen up the squad, combined with a well-organised defence, culminated in the shock, opening day home defeat to Swansea City.