Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says Louis van Gaal will bring the Premier League title back to Manchester United.
While the Portuguese reckons Jose Mourinho's Chelsea will finish top of the Premier League this season, he says Dutchman Van Gaal will restore United's fortunes.
Ronaldo said: "Van Gaal is a fantastic coach and I am certain he will make United champions again - if not this year then very soon after that.
"Sir Alex Ferguson said that Van Gaal will need time - and he is right. Because, in the beginning at United, even Sir Alex didn't win anything for a few years.
"To get a good squad and a good team takes time, so lets give Van Gaal the time he needs."
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