Louis van Gaal feels Manchester United's strikers could be having an "unlucky year" in front of goal and stated his belief that their fortunes could change next term.
Robin van Persie has top scored for the Red Devils so far in the Premier League this season, but only has ten goals to his name. Next in line is Wayne Rooney with eight, while Juan Mata and Radamel Falcao are third and fourth with five and four respectively.
It had been thought when Van Gaal put together a vast array of attacking options, supported by Angel di Maria, that scoring goals would be the least of Manchester United's strikers' worries.
In reality things have proven very different. But Van Gaal will not write off his men.
"It doesn't tell you anything about next year", he was quoted as saying by the BBC.
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"They could be having an unlucky year. I have to decide, with my staff, if it is this aspect or others."
The Dutchman, whose side sit fourth in the Premier League, confirmed that he is aiming to win the title in a three-year period at Old Trafford, though he does not feel it will arrive this season.
"If it came this year I would be very happy.
"But I don't think it will happen."
Manchester United are next in action later today when they host Sunderland at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash.
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