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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed the secret to his success in his new life in England – a Chinese restaurant in Manchester city centre.
The former Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Netherlands coach revealed how much he has taken to life in his new country and one eatery in particular.
“English life is fantastic because I have met only friendly people on the streets and in the restaurants where I go,” he said.

“The food is fantastic because when I came to England, everybody said the food is not good, but it’s fantastic. Also, the wine list is fantastic.
“I have very nice neighbours. They are all older than me, but very nice. I live in a surrounding environment that is fantastic. My favourite food is Chinese food, and the restaurant is [called] Wing’s.”

The Cantonese restaurant has long been a favourite with footballers and celebrities in Manchester and Liverpool and is decorated with autographed plates.
In September, Radamel Falcao, Daley Blind and Robin van Persie celebrated a United win there, while it is also a popular haunt for 'WAGs' - the wives and girlfriends of players. 
And United defender Phil Jones was there on Tuesday night, apparently followed by a trip on the 'Boogie Bus'.
But one thing is not to Van Gaal’s taste - the over-crowded festive fixture schedule. The Dutchman reiterated his criticism of the calendar.
“Everybody knows the body cannot recover within 48 hours,” he said.
“Therefore there is a rule within Uefa and Fifa that you cannot play the games within two days. The scientists have proven it, everybody knows it and, in spite of that, we have to play.

	The festive calendar is the culture of England. I don’t mind, but it’s not good for the players, for the health of the players, and it’s not good for the game

	Louis van Gaal
“It is the culture of England. I don’t mind, but it’s not good for the players, for the health of the players, and it’s not good for the game.
“I think the FA [Football Association] and the fans want attractive games, but you saw the second half against Tottenham, you saw the second half of Chelsea and Southampton [a 1-1 draw] ...”
At the halfway point of his debut season with United, Van Gaal has overseen an impressive turnaround in the club’s fortunes after a return of only 13 points from their first 10 league games.
Now, with United comfortably in third place and apparently on course for a berth in next season’s Champions League, Van Gaal is predicting further improvements and success in 2015.
“I think we are still in a process,” he said.
“Everybody can see we are improving every week despite a lot of injuries and that is because of the philosophy, and the players understand it. We can improve more when we have all the players available.
“We can be satisfied about the points now – 36 points, within our goal – and we are improving every week. We can see the future with open eyes.
“We shall continue with our process and maybe playing attractive matches, hopefully also with fantastic results, at the end of the season with a good location on the table.”


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How Cantonese food is helping Louis van Gaal succeed at Manchester United

Louis van Gaal is loving life in England. Photo: AFP

Plates autographed by Manchester footballers adorn the restaurant. Photo: manchesterconfidential.co.uk

Owner Wing Shing Chu. Photo: Manchester Evening Express

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Dutchman loving life in England - apart from crowded festive fixture schedule


Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed the secret to his success in his new life in England – a Chinese restaurant in Manchester city centre.


How Cantonese food is helping Louis van Gaal succeed at Manchester United

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Dutchman loving life in England - apart from crowded festive fixture schedule