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Published 17:10 13 Jan 2016 GMT
Updated 17:23 13 Jan 2016 GMT

But the real entertainment came at the end of the conference, during a question about Wayne Rooney's return to form against the Magpies.
Wrapping up after praising Rooney, Van Gaal said: "We don't speak anymore about Rooney. You have criticised him. I don't. You! You too..." whilst pointing at one journalist in particular.
In order to make it clear exactly which of the congregated press he was referring to, a departing Van Gaal exclaimed: "...fat man there!"
Of course the room howled with laughter. Brilliant...
LVG speaking to reporters after Newcastle. Points out those who previously criticised Rooney..."You too, fat man!" pic.twitter.com/aVw3ewEkoK
— United Peoples TV (@UnitedPeoplesTV) January 13, 2016
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