“Then you can control the game, but in the last quarter we gave it away”. “I think the last three or four games we’ve played really well”.
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The Spaniard believes that the Red Devils played good football in their 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Samford Bridge on Sunday.
The 35-year-old captain thanked supporters following the 1-1 draw with Manchester United, but said there had been no communication with the club over his future.
United goalkeeper David de Gea initially thwarted Chelsea’s quest for an equaliser, Van Gaal hailing his “remarkable” saves from Branislav Ivanovic and Cesc Fabregas, only for Costa to strike at the death.
In response, Van Gaal said: “You have spoken with [executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward?”
United coach Louis van Gaal could not hide his frustration at conceding such a late goal after a promising performance.
“Also we could have scored again after the first goal but you don’t reward yourselves”. The team spirit is good and as a collective group we’re doing well, ‘ Mata told the club’s website. Both sides had a number of chances in this fixture and Anthony Martial was the first to try and make the majority, his swirling effort was tipped over the bar by an outstanding save by Thibaut Courtois. It was a passage of play that demonstrated the potential in Van Gaal’s side. “I think it’s my natural habitat”.
Arsenal moved behind second-place north London rival Tottenham on goal difference. They are only six points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, a gap that is hardly insurmountable with a third of the season left to play.
They were good value for the lead procured by Lingard’s 61-minute strike-a sharp turn and shot after Wayne Rooney had taken the sting out of Cameron Borthwick-Jackson’s left-wing cross-but Van Gaal was annoyed that they could not close the game out.
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He also added that the final results of the scans later today should reveal the seriousness of the injury as adequate replacements will need to be called up.
