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Louis van Gaal declared job done as Manchester United enhanced their Premier League top four hopes with a win which pushed\u00a0Norwich closer to the drop.<\/p>\n

Juan Mata punished Sebastien Bassong’s error as a 1-0 victory\u00a0at Carrow Road saw United move within one point of neighbours Manchester City<\/strong>, who play Arsenal on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Suddenly everything is looking more positive for Van Gaal, whose position has been under scrutiny for much of the season.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman could yet guide United into the Champions League and FA Cup glory.<\/p>\n

“We did our job today. Fantastic, I think,” Van Gaal said.<\/p>\n

“When you see the second half, we deserved to win. We’re still in the race (for the top four).”<\/p>\n

Van Gaal remains aggrieved at the failure to award United two penalties in the draw with champions Leicester a week ago, believing it cost United points to leave his side relying on the Gunners.<\/p>\n

“Now we are dependent on Arsenal,” he said<\/p>\n

United were without Anthony Martial at Carrow Road after the striker felt a twinge in his knee in the warm up and Van Gaal was not prepared to risk the Frenchman.<\/p>\n

Martial, who joined the rested Daley Blind and Marcus Rashford on the sidelines, was replaced by Ander Herrera, pushing Wayne Rooney up front.<\/p>\n

Rooney, who has been playing in midfield of late, laid on the decisive goal for Mata.<\/p>\n

“I don’t think he was very happy with me that I decided to put him in the striker’s position, but he could imagine also (why he had to play there),” Van Gaal said.<\/p>\n

“He gave a fantastic assist to Juan Mata.”<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

Source: Talksport<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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