5 Things for Manchester United Fans to Look Forward to in 2015/16 Premier League

After the qualified success of 2014/15, during which Manchester United achieved their minimum targets for the season, will 2015/16 bring back the kind of results fans are used to?

While there are reasons to believe that is possible, it remains uncertain. There is a lot of change ahead, and success is not guaranteed.

However, that there will be some improvement seems very plausible. Here are five things to look forward to that should be on the cards for next season.

Europe!

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The first thing that comes to mind when considering what United fans can look forward to next season is the club's return to European competition. 

Even if United lose their Champions League playoff game, they will take part in the Europa League. That, of course, is not what either the fans or the club want, but it does mean that involvement in European competition is guaranteed.

This will be especially cherished by those fans who travel to other countries to follow United's European adventures, something they have missed a great deal in the season just passed. 

It will be intriguing to see Van Gaal match up with continental opposition. He is hugely experienced in Champions League management and will be looking to add to his one title before the end of his career.

A Full Season of Ander Herrera

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Barring injury, Ander Herrera will play a great deal more football for United in 2015/16.

An integral part of the first XI during the second half of the season, Herrera was conspicuous by his absence for long stretches of the autumn and winter of 2014. Presumably, Louis van Gaal will not make the same mistake again.

As well as making United more effective as a collective, Herrera's individual performances tend to be good to watch. There have been plenty of goals, but his eye for a pass, his willingness to get stuck into challenges and his improvisational ability make him a very entertaining player. 

Getting to watch him for a whole season is certainly something to look forward to. 

Improved Balance in the 'Selection'

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Van Gaal has been very open about the fact there will be changes to United's squad this summer. 

Speculation is rife about the specific ins and outs, but a better-balanced squad is likely to be the outcome of the transfer window for United.

That squad should be more equipped to handle the rigours of a season under Van Gaal, which should mean better football to watch and better results to savour.

Seeing Memphis in Action

On Friday, Sky Sports asked Dutch football great Marco van Basten whether anyone else in the Eredivisie was as good as Memphis Depay. He replied: 

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No. He's a special talent. He's better than the rest.

He's a very good player. He's a young star who is strong and has his own ideas, which I think is a good thing for a player.

He's also a guy who still wants to learn and he's in good hands with Louis van Gaal who has already worked with him at the World Cup.

He now has to demonstrate that he can also play well in England. He will show that to you. I don't know whether it will be quick and come in the first year but he has the skills to succeed in England.

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As Van Basten's comments suggest, expectations should be tempered, given that it will be a step up for Depay. However, if he can manage to settle at least reasonably well, then Depay is the kind of player who can make a season more enjoyable. 

Seeing how he beds into United's side and the Premier League is something to look forward to.

More Goals

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United struggled for goals this season, scoring just 62, their lowest return in the league since 2004/05. 

Next season will surely bring with it more goals. History would suggest it should, although after David Moyes' side scored just 64 in 2013/14, it seemed likely that this season would see an improvement. 

This time around, though, improvement does seem to be on the cards. There should be an easier transition, given that Van Gaal is already in place. Pre-season has been adapted to suit his requirements, and he can concentrate on United business all summer rather than dealing with the distraction of managing a side to a third-place finish at the World Cup.

All in all, the odds seem stacked in favour of there being more goals to enjoy next season.