If you were wondering what the prototype of a Louis van Gaal player is you need not do so any longer . It is Ashley Young . The versatile winger-turned-wing-back , who netted the winner in United 's 1-0 victory at Newcastle United on Wednesday , is the Dutchman 's kind of guy . 'He is a player who wants to perform what you say , ' Van Gaal told MUTV . ' I think he fits good in my profile . ' Ashley Young celebrates his goal against Newcastle United , and he is a favourite of manager Louis van Gaal . Young sprints towards the Manchester United support at St James ' Park after scoring in the 89th minute . Manager Van Gaal has been frequently picking Young , and United have lost just once with him in the side . So there you have it . Not Wayne Rooney , not Robin van Persie , not even £60million man Angel Di Maria . Ashley Young . The news may not go down well with legions of United fans who have spent the best part of a season doing their best Alan Turing impressions and trying to decipher Van Gaal 's fabled philosophy . That Young , who has often flattered to deceive , is a cornerstone of Van Gaal 's style may puzzle even further . The statistics , however , tell a different story . Aside from defeat in their home opener against Swansea , United have not lost with Young in the side . At St James ' Park , albeit from a chance laid on a plate , he scored United 's late winner for all three points . In the 17 matches he has been involved in since they have won 11 and drawn six . At St James ' Park , albeit from a chance laid on a plate by the generous hosts , he scored United 's first late winner since Boxing Day 2012 . Under Van Gaal , Young appears to have recreated himself . His form at both wing-back and in his traditional slot further up the field is expected to win him a new contract and the Dutchman heaped further praise on the former Aston Villa man . 'We have played also with wing-backs and I think that is his best position , ' said Van Gaal . 'Now I use him as a winger and he does a very good job . I am pleased with him . ' This season has seen Young as a regular at Old Trafford , playing both on the wing and at wing back . Personality-wise , Young is also a good fit for Van Gaal . He is known as one of the most down-to-earth players at the club and in 2013 responded to an appeal on behalf of a terminally ill United fan to fulfil his wish of seeing his beloved Reds for the final time by handing over his box at Old Trafford . Such gestures are not lost on Van Gaal , who regularly encourages his men to engage with fans . Meanwhile , Jonny Evans is considering entering a not guilty plea after the FA charged him with spitting at Newcastle 's Papiss Cisse , who has already accepted the same charge . The Northern Ireland man maintains that he spat at the floor , not at Cisse , and the club are set to give him their backing . He has until 6pm to respond to the charge . Young prepares to fire in a shot against Sunderland last weekend as United chased a top four place .
Manager Van Gaal says Ashley Young 'fits good in my profile ' His personality and hard-working nature are appealing for Louis van Gaal . The former Aston Villa winger scored the winner against Newcastle United . Manchester United have lost only once this season when playing Young . Jonny Evans is considering entering a not guilty plea for his FA charge . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .