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Man Utd legend Robson expects immediate title push under Van Gaal

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson expects Louis van Gaal to transform the team into immediate title challengers.

United came seventh last season but Robson thinks they can "bounce back straight away" under Van Gaal.

"You could see Holland were very well organised and there was discipline. Hopefully, he can bring that to Manchester. I think he will," he said.

Robson also feels that the United players will want to make amends for last season's performances, which cost David Moyes his job after he had been chosen to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson.

"A lot of the players let themselves down and didn't perform the way they had under Sir Alex," Robson told BBC Sport.

"They will be up for the challenge and will be excited by the new coach."

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