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Manchester United fans loudly boo Louis Van Gaal in telling footage

Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (R) leaves the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on December 19, 2015.

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“However, after the second [Norwich] goal, the fans were still supporting us and they gave a good example that we have to stick together to come out of this period because that is the main objective”. “We don’t want to be where we are”.

Van Gaal has already taken flak over the poor quality of United’s play and with Jose Mourinho now a free agent following his sacking by Chelsea on Thursday, the Dutchman admitted that he was in the spotlight.

When asked whether he will be given time to revive United, Van Gaal said: “It’s not up to me I think to say about that question but we shall see.”

Boos rang out around Old Trafford at full time as the Red Devils’ winless streak was extended to six games and it can not be denied that the pressure on Van Gal’s shoulders is building.

FC’s Craig Burley says Man United’s latest defeat to Norwich has left Louis Van Gaal on the brink of being replaced by an interim boss.

Their 2-1 loss to Norwich City was their second in consecutive games against the newly promoted opposition, with the first coming against Bournemouth last weekend.

It could prove an even costlier result for Van Gaal, who sat impassively in his seat as United vainly pushed for an equaliser after Anthony Martial reduced the arrears in the 65th minute. “The best way to answer that is to go and win games”.

The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Ajax and Holland manager said: “I am always evaluating myself because I think that is an aspect of the philosophy I have”. The problem is how we can manage to come out of this bad period.

Cameron Jerome put Norwich in front before halftime and when Alex Tettey made it 2-0 the atmosphere inside Old Trafford was mutinous.

Riyad Mahrez scored twice from the penalty spot, with Shinji Okazaki also on target, as Leicester won 3-2 at Everton, who netted through Romelu Lukaku, scorer for the seventh league game running, and Kevin Mirallas.

Their nearest rivals, Manchester City and Arsenal face each other at the Emirates on Monday night.

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Bottom club Aston Villa drew 1-1 at fourth-bottom Newcastle United.

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