Predicted Manchester United starting eleven vs Newcastle

Van Gaal also staunchly insisted that United had decided against signing Pedro – rather than having been caught out prevaricating over the deal only to be gazumped by Chelsea, who quickly secured the Spanish worldwide from Barcelona by triggering his €30million (£21.4million) release clause.

“I don’t think they (the critics) have to doubt Ed Woodward because he has proven already for many, many years he is the right person on the right spot”.

De Gea was such an integral part of covering for a weak defense last season, but with his possible departure, they might be in a great deal of trouble defending.

After qualifying for the Champions League last season, expectations were high around Old Trafford with fans hoping for a serious title challenge.

If history is anything to go by, Van Gaal will be able to rely on one of his current crop to find the goals against Newcastle on Saturday.

However, the result was the most important thing and getting the victor will have represented a massive confidence boost for Januzaj, who has experienced real frustration since Louis van Gaal took over at Old Trafford.

That’s three games without even a shot on target for the striker.

“You have to wait and see, “van Gaal told reporters on Friday”.

After putting one foot into the Champions League group stage in midweek, Manchester United will attempt to continue their 100 percent start to the Premier League season at home to Newcastle United on Saturday. “I know that. I thought I had a good game tonight (Tuesday), could have had a goal or two, but that’s football“.

“I can not answer these questions [on Pedro], you know that, I have said it before, that what we are doing is a process”, said van Gaal.

Fellaini definitely misses due to suspension but it is centre-back that has been a big talking point for the reds.

The Dutchman would not comment on speculation linking United with Southampton’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane, saying that with a squad of 28 players he was not under any pressure to make new signings.

In the midfield, Schneiderlin is expected to keep his place, however with Michael Carrick’s slacking performances; we’ve got Bastian Schweinsteiger starting alongside the French global.

The Dutch boss is keen on his defenders bringing the ball out fro the back but Smalling often struggled last season.