Key strength:
Despite the issues that are clearly still prevalent in the squad there are probably few better attacks in the whole of the division than van Gaal’s
In Robin van Persie and Rooney there is a genuine world-class partnership, which is well supported by Danny Welbeck as backup and Mata in the No.10 role
Biggest weakness:
As good as they are offensively there are still some big concerns at the back, despite the fact van Gaal appears to have brought some more stability with a 3-5-2 formation.
Question marks remain over Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling and one would think at least one more top-class centre-back is needed before the transfer window shuts.