Louis van Gaal praises Man Utd's spirt after his side secure last gasp win against Watford

Louis van Gaal praised Man Utd's spirt after they secured a late win against Watford

LOUIS VAN GAAL praised Manchester United's spirt after the Red Devils snatched a last gasp win against Watford at Vicarge Road.

 

Troy Deeney's late penalty looked to have snatched a point for the Hornets after Memphis Depay's early opener.

But the Watford captain bundled in a Bastian Schweinsteiger cross moments later to give United all three points.

The win means United are now unbeaten in eight in all competitions and moves Van Gaal's side to the top of the Premier League table.

 

And after the game the United manager praised his side for not giving up.

He said: “I was amazed by the spirit in our team. I’m very proud that I am the manager of the team.

“We are fighting for the first position in the league. We are closer every week but the end is the most important."

 

Memphis Deapy celebrates after scoring in his first league start since October 4th

On Memphis Depay he added: “In the first half he was superb. I think he role is the best role for him. I knew he could do this.”

And Depay, who hadn't started a league game since United's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on October 4, was pleased with his outing.

He said: “I’m happy I could have finished 90 minutes. 

"We started well with the early goal. The team gave everything today.”