Van Gaal Reacts To Magpies Clash

Louis van Gaal denied he was in urgent need of attacking reinforcements despite watching his Manchester United team record a disappointing goalless draw against Newcastle.

United's perfect start to the season fell by the wayside after a wasteful performance in front of goal from Van Gaal's team.

The home side dominated the opening stages, making six attempts at goal in the first 20 minutes, but failed to capitalise on their dominance as Newcastle left Old Trafford with one point.

However, when asked after the match whether United's performance meant he needed to sign more forwards, the United manager said: "No, because we were three times the best team.

"My worry is that we have to dominate the opponent and we did it today, we did it against Aston Villa, Tottenham and (Club) Brugge.

"I am satisfied with the performance and not with the result and that is different.

"We were unlucky with rewarding ourselves because we have created a lot of chances."

The only big disappointment for Van Gaal was a refereeing decision that denied Wayne Rooney his first goal in 10 matches.

With just four minutes on the clock, Rooney raced on to Juan Mata's through-ball and lifted the ball over Tim Krul, but the goal was ruled out for a very marginal offside call.

Van Gaal said: "Wayne scored. Only it was not allowed.

"It is doubtful and the rules are that when it is doubtful, then do not flag.

"But it is also football and I have said already many times you need more equipment to help the referees and linesmen because it is not easy."

Meanwhile, Van Gaal refused to comment on a report in The Sun linking United with a move for Barcelona forward Neymar.

He said: "I don't enter in this discussions. You can ask about all the players in the world and you are doing that every press conference and I always say the same, I have to protect the interests of Manchester United, the players in my selection and the people in my organisation."

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