Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told supporters not to worry about Saturday's clash with fierce rivals Liverpool by declaring: 'We will win on Saturday'.

In a candid chat with BBC's Dan Walker, Van Gaal reassured fans following their Premier League defeat to Swansea.

He stopped short of saying they could win the league, believing a second or third place finish is more realistic and announced that he expects Ryan Giggs to succeed him as manager at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told supporters the club will defeat Liverpool on Saturday

Van Gaal goes into the Old Trafford clash looking to make amends following their 2-1 defeat by Swansea

Van Gaal and Giggs were addressing an audience of executive United season ticket holders at Lancashire County Cricket ground on Wednesday evening.

Questioned about the loss to Swansea, van Gaal said: 'I am sorry, the defeat, was my fault. Don't worry, we will win on Saturday.'

Van Gaal, who saw his United side beat Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford and win 2-1 at Anfield last season, said he expected United to challenge on all fronts this term.

However, he stopped short of claiming United will win the title. 'No, maybe third or second place is realistic but I expect us to go for it next season,' he said.

The Red Devils have endured an indifferent start to the campaign but Van Gaal has reassured fans

Van Gaal added that he believed United's support was the best in the world: 'At Barcelona when the team is losing fans wave their white hankies, Munich fans start whistling and at Ajax the fans call for the previous manager.

'Manchester United fans get behind their manager, they get behind their team. That is why United fans are the best in the world.'