Van Gaal praise for milestone man Rooney

Swansea piled on the pressure in the closing stages of the second half, but United managed to hold on and end their three-game losing run in the Premier League.

Recent reports are now suggesting that the Red Devils may be ready to sign Poland global superstar Lewandowski and will also be ready to offer him £210,000-a-week wage to lure him to the Old Trafford.

Rooney was recently dropped from Van Gaal’s starting XI having not scored since October, but the Dutchman does not believe that omission can take any credit for Rooney’s return to form after his goal gave United a first win in nine matches. They want to go away.

“Now we are playing much more matches but still it is an achievement”, said van Gaal as the Dutch tactician reflected on Rooney’s place in the club’s history.

Van Gaal revealed the system – a change from the back four he used in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea – was devised after conversations with his players. When we scored, there was not a problem any more.

There was bad news for Van Gaal regarding Phil Jones, who had to be replaced at half-time with an ankle injury, but Ashley Young only came off because he was stiff, his manager said.

Saints boss Ronald Koeman does not want to sell his star player but is reportedly realistic about the chances of retaining Mane for the rest of the season.

“They were two well-worked goals and to see your two strikers get on the scoresheet is good”.

Rooney, 30, scored his 50th goal for England past year to surpass Charlton’s worldwide record.

“We have created chances in the first half but we didn’t score and you have to score out of the chances”.

After a goalless and worrying first half Anthony Martial did what he does best, heading in the opening goal two minutes after the break. “I am very happy for him and I hope it shall give him the boost he needs to continue”.

Van Gaal may say he enjoys the backing of the United board, and has backtracked on previous comments that he could quit as manager, but there might be no way back if Swansea leaves Old Trafford with three points.

However, Iceland worldwide Gyfli Sigurdsson headed past David De Gea to level for the visitors and ensure a nervy final 20 minutes in the Premier League clash.