Stoke City boss Mark Hughes feels Louis van Gaal is still bedding down his ideas at Manchester United.

Despite United's excellent run of results, their performances have not always been convincing and Hughes believes Van Gaal is still working out his best team and style of play.

"It's still early days," Hughes said. "Van Gaal seems to talk about his philosophy a lot and any philosophy you have as a manager takes time to instill.

"He's changed personnel, given guys who were out in the cold another opportunity, changing shape and formations.

"That takes time, it takes time for the players to take information on board and perhaps he's clearing his mind for the way he wants to go long-term, only time will tell."