They have scored just 44 goals in 36 league games this season, the same as Bournemouth and 26 fewer than top scorers Manchester City, who occupy the final Champions League spot in fourth.
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Van Gaal’s failure to return United to the top of the English game has garnered enormous criticism, with reports mounting that Jose Mourinho has already been lined up as his replacement in the summer.
“Obviously the main thing for us was to get the three points today and we did that well”, United manager van Gaal said.
Following the match, Van Gaal spoke about the choice to drop Rashford from the squad.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that his side were lucky to beat West Ham United in the FA Cup, with the teams set to meet again in the Premier League in midweek.
West Ham though wont be an easy game, and with Manchester United relying on others to drop points, it does seem that the odds are up against Van Gaal.
“We want to play at the highest level”.
The game was certainly not a classic by any stretch of the imagination and a very forgettable first half ended at 0-0 with both sides struggling to create any clear cut chances.
Neil added: “You would expect if that ball comes into our box and they get a free header from that distance then you’re fearing the worst”.
Jerome’s most recent goal had been at Old Trafford and the subsequent 16-game scoreless streak has seen his confidence dwindle.
“He’s a very good captain and he’s not selfish, so you always have to have Wayne in the team and in the dressing room”.
‘When we came out for the warm-up before the game we said no matter what happens out there we make sure we come back with three points and I’m sure Norwich would have said the same.
“On Saturday we had to play against a relegation fighter”.
The Poland striker opened the scoring with a penalty in the 15th minute and claimed his 29th goal of the season in the half.
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United have their Champions League destiny in their own hands with an extra game on fourth-placed rivals Manchester City, while they will battle Crystal Palace for FA Cup honours on May 21.
