Manchester United's Season So Far In 10 Pictures
After a very indifferent 2013-14 season fans all over the world wanted a fresh start to their beloved club this time around. The first thing that the board of directors did was to appoint a proven manger in the Dutch Louis van Gaal and provided him with sufficient money to reshape the team according to his philosophies.
The first point of business that the manager conducted after returning from a fairly successful World Cup was to name the long serving Wayne Rooney as the captain of his side. Unfortunately the season started on a wrong foot. Much to the disappointment of the supporters his team seemed to be a continuation of the failures of last year. They could neither score nor defend. They lost their first match of the season at home against Swansea City FC and more disappointments followed.
The manager went and bought some high-profile players including Angle Di Maria from Real Madrid FC and Radamel Falcao on a season loan from Monaco. His team responded and they started to pick up points.
In the first big match of the season they escaped unscathed to hold the table topper Chelsea to a draw. Their lowest point in the season so far came against arch rivals Manchester City FC. Away from home they lost that match.
Manchester United FC responded in the best way possible with a home win against Crystal Palace FC and played their best away match against Arsenal, winning it two-one. These two results revitalised their team and they went on to win six matches on the trot finishing the run with their best performance of the season so far. A three nil victory against Liverpool was the icing on the cake just before Christmas. This run has seen them move to the third place on the league table during this festive season.
![Manchester Uniteds Radamel Falcao C celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England December 20, 2014. Manchester Uniteds Radamel Falcao C celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England December 20, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399169/manchester-uniteds-radamel-falcao-c-celebrates-team-mates-after-scoring-goal-during-their.jpg)
![New Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal L poses for pictures with club director Bobby Charlton during a news conference at the clubs Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, northern England, July 17, 2014. New Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal L poses for pictures with club director Bobby Charlton during a news conference at the clubs Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, northern England, July 17, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399172/new-manchester-united-manager-louis-van-gaal-l-poses-pictures-club-director-bobby-charlton.jpg)
![Miami Gardens, FL, USA Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney right holds the championship trophy with midfielder Darren Fletcher left after defeating Liverpool 3-1 at Sun Life Stadium. Miami Gardens, FL, USA Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney right holds the championship trophy with midfielder Darren Fletcher left after defeating Liverpool 3-1 at Sun Life Stadium.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399175/miami-gardens-fl-usa-manchester-united-forward-wayne-rooney-right-holds-championship-trophy.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds Marouane Fellaini reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 16, 2014. Manchester Uniteds Marouane Fellaini reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 16, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399178/manchester-uniteds-marouane-fellaini-reacts-during-their-english-premier-league-soccer-match.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds new signing Angel Di Maria R speaks with manager Louis van Gaal as he arrives for a news conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 28, 2014. Manchester Uniteds new signing Angel Di Maria R speaks with manager Louis van Gaal as he arrives for a news conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 28, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399181/manchester-uniteds-new-signing-angel-di-maria-r-speaks-manager-louis-van-gaal-he-arrives.jpg)
![Monacos Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring against Nantes during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Beaujoire in Nantes, August 24, 2014. Monacos Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring against Nantes during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Beaujoire in Nantes, August 24, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399184/monacos-radamel-falcao-celebrates-after-scoring-against-nantes-during-their-french-ligue-1-soccer.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring a goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England September 14, 2014. Manchester Uniteds Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring a goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England September 14, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399187/manchester-uniteds-angel-di-maria-celebrates-after-scoring-goal-against-queens-park-rangers.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England October 26, 2014 Manchester Uniteds Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England October 26, 2014](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399190/manchester-uniteds-robin-van-persie-celebrates-after-scoring-during-their-english-premier-league.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney L reacts at the final whistle during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England November 2, 2014. Manchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney L reacts at the final whistle during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England November 2, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399193/manchester-uniteds-wayne-rooney-l-reacts-final-whistle-during-their-english-premier-league.jpg)
![Manchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney R celebrates an own goal by Arsenals Kieran Gibbs during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London November 22, 2014. Manchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney R celebrates an own goal by Arsenals Kieran Gibbs during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London November 22, 2014.](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399196/manchester-uniteds-wayne-rooney-r-celebrates-own-goal-arsenals-kieran-gibbs-during-their.jpg)
![Manchester, United KingdomManchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney on ground celebrates with Michael Carrick L, Jonny Evans top and Ashley Young, after scoring the opening goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at Old Traffo Manchester, United KingdomManchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney on ground celebrates with Michael Carrick L, Jonny Evans top and Ashley Young, after scoring the opening goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at Old Traffo](https://d.ibtimes.com.au/en/full/1399199/manchester-united-kingdommanchester-uniteds-wayne-rooney-ground-celebrates-michael-carrick.jpg)