LVG: We Can Still Win EPL Title

Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal believes his team can go ahead and lift the English Premier League title after securing a late victory over Liverpool at Anfield. United’s captain, Wayne Rooney scored in the 78th-minute of the game; his first at Anfield since 2005 ”“ he helped to seal victory for United as they closed in with seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Speaking at his post-match press conference, Van Gaal set his sights on finishing the season top of the pile, dismissing the current gap between his side and those at the top. “To beat Liverpool is always important,” the Dutchman said. “Today it was important because our competitors lost points and when the gap [at the top] is like this we can overturn that. That is what I’m thinking.” When asked about his side’s title hope, Van Gaal said: “We have a lot of matches to go. We started 2015 very good, with a lot of wins and draws – we didn’t lose. “This game will give a huge boost to the players, the fans and to everyone connected with Manchester United – and we have to continue, of course. “That will not be easy, as we saw today, but we can do it because we showed every week that we can do it.” Sunday’s result was Van Gaal’s fourth in four meetings against United’s bitter rivals as he maintained his flawless record against Liverpool. However, the game was Liverpool’s to win, but their profligacy in attack was a major undoing despite outplaying an insipid United attack throughout large parts. “I have to admit we survived the first half because Liverpool were more aggressive,” Van Gaal added. “We didn’t keep the ball in the first half so we couldn’t create anything and they created three chances in the first half – that was surviving. “In the second half, we came into the match, and you could see that. We create two chances and scored one of them. We were lucky the ball hit the crossbar and dropped to Wayne too. “But we didn’t give so much away in the second half, so I am a happy coach. “We beat Liverpool, where other competitors at this level have lost.”