Van Gaal left beaming after beating Sunderland

Louis van Gaal described Manchester United's goals as "beautiful" as his side ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Sunderland to go top of the Premier League.

The Dutchman said before the game that he was "convinced" Wayne Rooney would end his long league goal drought, and he was proved right as the England captain forced home Anthony Martial's low cross just after half-time to break a barren spell that lasted 1,000 minutes. 

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