VIDEO Manchester United 1-2 Swansea: Highlights, Goals; Rooney Strike Not Enough To Prevent Losing Start To Van Gaal Era

A new era began at Old Trafford, but it was a familiar story for Manchester United as Louis van Gaal's reign began with a home defeat to Swansea City. Seven Premier League losses at the once fortress Theatre of Dreams had blighted David Moyes' disastrous tenure and contributed to a seventh place finish. Optimism has been renewed in preseason, but Van Gaal found that it will take more than his obvious tactical brilliance to turn around the fortunes of England's most successful club.