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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said he would watch Chelsea host Liverpool on Sunday with 'a fantastic glass of wine' after victory over Crystal Palace.
Marouane Fellaini headed a late winner as United won at Selhurst Park to move seven points clear of Liverpool in the race for Champions League football.
The Reds have a game in hand over Van Gaal's side but, with two games remaining after tomorrow's match at Stamford Bridge, one victory for United in their remaining fixtures will see them secure a Champions League berth.
And the Dutchman said: "I am very happy with the result and it brings us a step closer to our goal."
"Now we will see [on Sunday], with a fantastic glass of wine, the result between Liverpool and Chelsea."
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Van Gaal said his team were not at their best against Palace, but forced a result to end a run of three straight defeats without scoring.
He added: "Football is crazy because, when you see how we have played against Chelsea, Everton and West Brom and you compare it with today, this was, in that row of matches, not our best match," he remarked, "but you win and that’s also the beauty of football. What I have seen today is the fighting spirit of my team."
