Football Soccer - Manchester United v Stoke City - Barclays Premier League - Old Trafford - 2/2/16 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal acknowledges fans after the game Reuters / Phil Noble Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal appeared to need the sword of Damocles hanging over his head before he resorted to adopting the traditional fluid attacking style that served the team well in an impressive 3-0 win over Stoke City on Tuesday.
Jeered off by disgruntled supporters after a 1-0 defeat to Southampton in their previous home outing pushed Van Gaal closer to the exit door, the 64-year-old Dutchman made a tactical U-turn which left Old Trafford purring with delight.
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