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EPL: Van Gaal braced for United balancing act

New Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal attends a news conference at the club's Old Trafford Stadium [REUTERS/Nigel Roddis]

Louis van Gaal claims balancing Manchester United's commercial ambitions with their desire for success on the field will be one of his biggest challenges at Old Trafford.

Van Gaal was officially unveiled as United's new manager at Old Trafford on Thursday and, speaking at his first press conference, the Dutchman emphasised that he understood the extra responsibilities that come with managing a club of United's global stature.

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