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Newcastle's Tim Krul anticipating Louis Van Gaal reunion

Image: Tim Krul: Looking forward to seeing Louis van Gaal

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul feels Manchester United do not enjoy playing at St James' Park ahead of their Premier League meeting on Wednesday.

Netherlands international Krul will be facing former national team boss Louis van Gaal, after being part of his squad to reach the semi-finals of last year's World Cup in Brazil.

But Krul says the sentiments he felt from working with van Gaal at last summer's tournament will soon be forgotten when three Premier League points are up for grabs.

Krul said: "We had a great 10 weeks, memorable forever. I will never forget those experiences. I learnt a lot from Louis van Gaal.

"I am looking forward to seeing him on Wednesday - and taking three points from him. Wednesday is a massive game. They are always big, big games against Manchester United here, and we are confident because they don't like coming here."

Krul kept just a second Premier League clean sheet in seven attempts since his return from injury in Saturday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa at St James' Park - Newcastle's first home victory of 2015.

He added: "That's the least we had to do, just put a proper graft in, blocks on the line, blocks on the edge.

"We just helped each other out really well and I am really proud of the team, the way we reacted after last week."

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