The England worldwide drew level with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Premier League record of scoring in 10 consecutive matches when he netted in the 3-0 win over Newcastle United last weekend.
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Vardy’s goals have propelled the Foxes to the top of the table, and Van Gaal believes a comparison can be made between him and the former Dutch worldwide.
“He was already previous year a very nasty player for us”. And when you see how they play them you know also to disorganize that kind of opponent is very hard. “It’s not so easy to do that”.
United drew 0-0 on Wednesday against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions league with a win guaranteeing them a spot in the next round.
Van Gaal says on Friday that “in the short term, maybe it’s not so good for Manchester United”.
Not a ringing endorsement – but there’s a chance!
“We have a good mix in the team”.
The Manchester United captain was unable to inspire the Red Devils to a victor before Louis van Gaal opted to replace Rooney with Netherlands global Memphis Depay in the 68th minute.
When pressed further on Jones and Herrera, van Gaal revealed that the injuries are not that serious, but he’s hoping to have at least one of the players back within the next fortnight.
“Of course (you want to please the fans) because the fans have to be happy”, said Van Gaal.
Leicester (+225) vs. Manchester United (+140)This game looks all set to be the highlight of the weekend with Leicester taking on Manchester United.
He has failed to replicate his previously prolific form in front of goal this time round, though, scoring just two goals in 12 league appearances, as well as finding the target just once in the Champions League proper.
But we have to create more chances and we didn’t do that.
“I think that our defensive organisation is normally the best part of our game and, after that match against Leicester, we are proving that we have very good defensive organisation and we have proved that this season more than ever”. ‘But we are not giving much away. I remember playing him at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Ranieri will be expecting his side to continue with their committed performances and will not expect the magnitude of the tie to get to them.
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“Certainly during the final three seasons under Sir Alex it was more a case of us getting over the line than anything cavalier”.
