article_snippet.sent: Manchester United thumping 4-2 derby victory over City is the latest vindication for the methods of Louis van Gaal.
article_snippet.sent: The Dutchman spent long periods of the season under fire for the disjointed performances of The Dutchman misfiring team but is now basking in the glory of a dramatic upturn in fortunes.
article_snippet.sent: Convincing victories over Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and City have fans believing in Louis van Gaal fabled philosophy.
article_snippet.sent: With a place in the top four all but assured and local bragging rights restored, here are five things the manager changed to transform Manchester United.
article_snippet.sent: No 1 last season, appearing to epitomise everything that was wrong with Manchester United under David Moyes.
article_snippet.sent: Despite snatching unlikely victories, United had laboured for long chunks of the campaign with the atmosphere at Old Trafford often flatter than a (Dutch) pancake.
article_snippet.sent: (with a special mention for Michael Carrick) some would say the United boss was forced into thanks to injury is not far off.
article_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick has been key to United's recent form as Michael Carrick side move up the Premier League table .
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United have won Manchester United last six Premier League games .
  