Taskmaster Van Gaal turns Santa Claus for surprised Man United fans

  [caption id=“attachment_2018433” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal surprises fans by doling out gifts to them near the technical area at Old Trafford. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_2018435” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Van Gaal walked out with a few presents before kick-off between Man Utd and Newcastle at Old Trafford. Reuters[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_2018437” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  The fans got a double present though — with the home team easily overcoming the Magpies 3-1. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_2018443” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  There was no festive cheer for Newcastle manager Alan Pardew though. Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one from Robin van Persie saw his team return to the north empty handed. Getty Images[/caption]