Can LVG Turn It Around?

Graeme Souness believes Louis van Gaal can turn things around at Manchester United after victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford.

It has been widely reported that the Dutchman will leave Old Trafford in the summer, if not before, with Jose Mourinho and Ryan Giggs among those touted to replace him.

But three straight wins in a week have seen United through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, into the last 16 of the Europa League and just three points off the Champions League places.

"Yes, I think so," the former Liverpool midfielder told Sky Sports when asked if he thought Van Gaal could yet boost his Old Trafford prospects.

"Manchester United have always acted correctly; they're a classy outfit.

"They haven't had that many managers in their history compared with other clubs and I think qualifying for the Champions League would be enough to save his job. The board would have noted the atmosphere he today.

"You won't always get big players out of your youngsters but that would be a result. Top managers are few and far between. I think he's holding onto his job but if Man Utd get any momentum going, they will get in the top four.

"This will encourage them greatly. They deserved to win today."

Fellow Super Sunday guest David Platt agrees but feels that only a winning run and Champions League qualification can save him and that a decision may already have been made with regards to his future.

"Only if he keeps winning [can he stay in his job]," he added. "If Man Utd can get themselves into the top four there's a chance - if the decision hasn't already been taken and we don't know that.

"All he can do is prepare his team to win and what happens in the summer - if anything - he can't control."

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