Louis van Gaal gave out Christmas presents to Man United fans yesterday

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By Eoin O'Callaghan Saturday 27 Dec 2014, 2:15 PM

Dec 27th 2014, 2:15 PM 7,443 Views 4 Comments

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IT MAY BE Louis van Gaal’s first ever festive period in England but he was certainly in giving mood yesterday.

Before his Manchester United side took on Newcastle at Old Trafford, the Dutchman went to his dugout and began to hand out Christmas presents to the fans perched around him.

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Old Trafford Source: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Louis 1-0 Fergie.

United then gave supporters the greatest present of all – a comprehensive 3-1 victory thanks to two goals from Wayne Rooney and one from Robin van Persie.

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Old Trafford Source: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/Press Association Images

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Louis van Gaal gave out Christmas presents to Man United fans yesterday

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