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Swansea beat Man United again

SWANSEA -- Three thoughts on Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Swansea in the Premier League as Louis van Gaal's 50th match in charge of the club, like his first, ended in defeat to the Welsh side.

1. Van Gaal turns 50 at United but little to show for it

After 50 games in charge of Manchester United, manager Van Gaal found himself right back where he started -- losing 2-1 to Swansea City. The Dutchman has spoken many times of the process that his side will undergo as they strive to improve. It is, in more ways than one, a slow process.