LVG wary of Arsenal backlash

Louis Van Gaal is wary of a backlash from Arsenal when
Manchester United visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
While United were victorious this week in the Champions
League against Wolfsburg, the Gunners suffered a
surprising defeat on Tuesday when they lost 3-2 at home
to Olympiakos.
With back-to-back games against Bundesliga champions
Bayern Munich looming, Arsenal have it all to do to
qualify from Group F.
Despite Arsenal's struggles, Van Gaal is expecting a stern
test of United's title credentials from Arsene Wenger's
side on Sunday.

"We are happy but I think Arsenal can come back from a
defeat," Van Gaal said. "They have shown that a lot of
times.
"Arsenal are technically and tactically the best team in
the league. Nevertheless, they haven't won so much, so
you have to look for that improvement with that team."
One worry for Van Gaal heading into the game is the tight
turnaround from Wednesday's clash with Wolfsburg.
Michael Carrick is fit to face Arsenal on Sunday
The United manager confirmed he will have midfielder
Michael Carrick available for selection but he has not yet
decided to what extent he will rotate his squad.
"The solution is recovery, recovery, recovery," Van Gaal
stressed. "That is why it's so difficult to prepare for the
match against Arsenal.
"As a manager you want to prepare on the pitch and you
cannot do it because players need to be fresh.
"The other solution is to change your squad so we have to
see how the evaluation is from my fatigue specialist."
Louis van Gaal celebrates victory victory over Wolfsburg
with Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling was the hero for United on Wednesday
when he guided home Juan Mata's sublime flick to give
the home side all three points.
The England international has developed into one of the
club's most important players under Van Gaal but the
Dutch boss insists the only person who deserves credit for
that is the player himself.
"When he does things, he does it always by himself," Van
Gaal said. "I help him with advice, demands and training
sessions, and by showing images to improve him.
"But he has to be open and he has to perform on the
pitch. He does everything himself. The greatest
compliment you have to make is to Chris and not to me."