Manchester United comprehensively beat Sunderland 3-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, as they returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League for the first time under Louis van Gaal.

When the oldest cup competition in the world comes to the newest ground, there’s a heightened air of expectancy.

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United striker Anthony Martial must learn how to cope with the pressure following his strong start in English football.

Manchester United’s ambitious pursuit of Sergio Ramos in the summer showed that Louis van Gaal was eager to secure a colossal leader at the heart of the Red Devils defence.

Last week’s Champions League action provided talking-points aplenty, but BT Sport’s exclusivity is plain wrong.

Anthony Martial’s brace grabbed the headlines in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory against Southampton on Sunday – but David De Gea’s performance at the other end didn’t go unnoticed.

Manchester City’s great start to the Premier League has been greatly contributed to by their tight defence, with their last four games in all competitions finishing goalless at half time.

Manchester United have been given a huge boost ahead of the Southampton clash with the news Wayne Rooney will return after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury.

The days of free-flowing, attacking football at Manchester United look to be over as Louis van Gaal’s side continue with their possession-obsession style of play.

Matty Lund is keen to make up for lost time after returning to competitive action for Rochdale on Saturday.

Sergio Aguero’s sensational late 2012 Premier League title winner for Manchester City was so memorable for one super fan that he risked passing out while having a tattoo of the commentary from that unforgettable finale.