Manchester: Louis van Gaal started a new era at Manchester United yesterday as the Dutch manager arrived for his first day in charge of the fallen giants.


Head coach Louis van Gaal during a training session with the Netherlands at the World Cup. Pic/Getty Images 

Just days after securing the Netherlands' third place finish at the World Cup, van Gaal jetted into Manchester to begin the task of restoring United to their position as the Premier League's preeminent force.