article_snippet: we have waited a long time for such a victory, with a very good performance against a very good team, so I am very pleased.
article_snippet: It was nice after the defeat against Arsenal to do that in the next game against a competitor.
article_snippet: we were compact and scored beautiful goals.
article_snippet: we were lucky that the first chance was a goal, and then you raise your confidence.
article_snippet: we also played quicker than usual and that depends on the confidence of your players.
article_snippet: Tottenham are a team who wants to play, therefore you have more time and space to play the game.'
article_snippet: We have made a big step but We have to go to Liverpool next, also a competitor of We.'
article_snippet: Van Gaal added: 'The first half was probably the best 45 minutes We've played this season.
article_snippet: In the second half We didn't want to lose advantage of the three goals We had.
article_snippet: We defended really well and made sure We've seen the game out. '
article_snippet: We knew it was a big game.
article_snippet: With Manchester City losing and Southampton drawing it was a big game for We.
article_snippet: We've taken the points off Tottenham, so it's a great three points for We.'