“It is possible, I think”, said Van Gaal when asked if Leicester could win the league.
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Leicester would be justified in asking more than £20m for a man that could break Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive games against Manchester United.
“He was already a year ago a very nasty player for us”, he added.
Vardy equalled the Dutchman’s record with his first-half strike at Newcastle, a goal which saw the striker become the only English player ever to score at least once in 10 successive Premier League matches. I only know, for example, Dennis Bergkamp as a player who did the same with Ajax. “It’s not so easy to do that”.
“It certainly will be if United manage to win the league this season – and let’s be fair, they are now ahead of those most likely to do so”.
Not a ringing endorsement – but there’s a chance!
Despite being second in the Premier League after 13 matches, some United fans are unhappy with the style of football being played under Van Gaal.
“I hope he will continue the way they are playing because they are near the top of the table”.
“United knew what they were getting when they employed Louis van Gaal, so there can be no complaints now”, Ferdinand said.
As well as conceding the least goals in the division this season, United have also completed the most number of passes in the league with 1,750 and their 55% average possession rate is also the highest this term. He is a fantastic manager.
United’s frustration only mounted in the early part of the second period as they struggled against the Eredivisie outfit’s resolute backline. But we are creating he chances and we do not give too much away.
Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their “panicky” performance against PSV Eindhoven.
In this context backing +3.5 goals looks a solid bet at 5/2; after all, there have been 18 goals scored in the last four league meetings between the two sides. It’s not important how strong the defensive line is.
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Ander Herrera and Phil Jones will miss the trip to Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, Louis van Gaal confirmed as he delivered the latest Manchester United injury update on Friday morning.
