Explaining his decision to withdraw Martial, he told the club’s official website: “When a player says he feels something, he shall not play”.
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Mata’s goal came in the 72nd minute of a largely poor game that lacked spark and intensity.
Then the Manchester United and England captain conjured up a moment of magic that won the game and revived Louis van Gaal’s hopes of Champions League football. When players are out of the team, it can be hard to fill the void but we did that today.
“They’re not really playing with the flamboyance of a Manchester United team that you would expect”, said Sheringham speaking on Goals on Sunday. We had everything in our hands to be the best and I believe if we play like we did against Arsenal we are the best team but we have to play like this all season.
The Dutchman saw Manchester United’s hopes of reaching the top four, and Champions League football, receive a significant boost on Sunday. Get in touch below!
“I think Manchester United’s goal was the first shot on target, so in terms of shape and things like that, I think we worked it well, we probably just didn’t create even almost as much as we’d have liked”, he said.
“I don’t understand any of them to be honest”.
Norwich Manager Alex Neil admitted losing 1-0 to Manchester United was a damaging blow to their Premier League. “I don’t think he has any idea”.
Louis van Gaal has been continually criticised for his negative approach to games, with pressure intensifying on his position after the club fell out of Premier League title contention at the turn of the year. Also, The Red Devils managed to increase the lead over West Ham United to 4 points who lost to Swansea 4-1 at Upton Park.
The France worldwide missed the win over Norwich after pulling up in the warm-up, and it seems his brittle hamstring could see him rest the end of the league.
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United could still secure the top four spot as they are now on 63points, one adrift of the Citizens.
