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Louis van Gaal: Arsenal heartbreak has BOOSTED Man Utd players
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Louis van Gaal believes his side have reacted well to Monday's FA Cup exit to Arsenal.
Louis van Gaal claims Manchester United have responded well to Arsenal defeat
The 2-1 defeat in the sixth-round has left United free to concentrate on securing a top-four spot in the Premier League.
The Red Devils currently occupy fourth place, but Liverpool, Southampton and Tottenham are all within three points behind.
Van Gaal insists his players aren't dwelling on the Gunners defeat too much, with United currently beating Spurs 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Manchester United currently lead Tottenham 3-0 at Old Trafford
The players have already reacted very well
"When you lose you have to react," the Dutchman said.
"On the training ground, the players have already reacted very well.
"Now we have to react in a match. This is the first match of our rat race with the others teams (chasing Champions League spots). Against your competitors it's important to win."