Sundays’ task – an FA Cup quarter final clash against West Ham.
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“We are in three competitions and there are many of my colleagues who are not in three competitions any more”.
Louis van Gaal feels he does not need to reply to comments made by former defender Rio Ferdinand after a scathing attack on his players.
With United slumping to a 2-0 defeat in midweek, against bitter rivals Liverpool, this match comes with added pressure as the FA Cup is now United’s only realistic chance of silverware.
The second leg at Old Trafford takes place next Thursday, before which United take on West Ham in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
Fellaini said: “It is an important week in the future of our season”. They could face the ignominy of being knocked out of European competition for the second time this season, after crashing out of the UEFA Champions League in the group stage itself.
“But it would be risky, suicidal, if we approach the game like “they are playing badly, we are playing well, and we are going to cruise it”.
Will West Ham United win against Manchester United on Sunday? I really don’t. He can give them shape, of course.
Paddy Power’s 12/1 for the Hammers to win by two goals is one example (but note that United have only conceded 7 goals in 14 home league matches), while backing Mark Noble to score at any time – a 6/1 shot with Stan James – is another.
Van Gaal managed to steady the ship last season, leading them to a top four finish and public sentiment surrounding the Dutchman was generally positive at the time.
With eight major honours to his name, including five Barclays Premier League titles, Michael Carrick has achieved enviable success throughout his Manchester United career and the 34-year-old vice-captain is certainly among the most decorated players in the club’s rich history. At Old Trafford, we normally win our games.
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Johnny Giles says Liverpool have been much better than Manchester United at their best despite both clubs’s inconsistency this season.
