“It’s always like that. It is a matter of belief”, the Dutchman told Sky Sports at Dean Court. Leicester looks to retain its surprise lead by beating Chelsea on Monday. Third-placed Arsenal, who have 30 points, visit bottom side Aston Villa on Sunday.
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The ESPN FC panel give their thoughts on Louis van Gaal’s future following Manchester United’s “inexcusable” loss at Bournemouth.
Bournemouth secured the win through goals from Junior Stanislas and Joshua King while Marouane Fellani pulled one back for the Red Devils.
But the biggest problem he has is that United fans had become accustomed to life under Sir Alex Ferguson, and the constant diet of success throughout the Premier League years. “If you spend the most money, then you buy the best players and you have the best team”.
“That meant a lot to me”.
“I said before the game that one reason I wanted to play was to dedicate the game to everyone associated with my family – my family that are here and not here”. “Of course I have already spoken but it takes a long time”.
Manchester City snatched victory amid late drama at the Etihad Stadium, a Yaya Toure shot deflecting off team mate Kelechi Iheanacho for the stoppage-time victor.
And the loss of forward Jesse Lingard midway through the first half only added to the manager’s concerns.
However, the Chilean was only partially satisfied with the victory.
“We have to make a revival this week and that is always very hard because you have just lost two matches in row and that is not happening so much for Manchester United”, said Van Gaal.
The little south coast club have been riding a wave of emotion ever since they won at champions Chelsea last week.
Everton forward Romelu Lukaku netted a goal at the 15th minute to put the Toffees ahead early in the game, but the Canaries midfielder Wes Hoolahan was able to level the count at the 47th to salvage a point for Alex Neil’s squad in the overall standings. Wes Hoolahan equalised for the struggling Canaries.
Louis van Gaal has reacted after a calamitous week for Manchester United, admitting that he is “concerned” by the club’s form.
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The defender is expected to miss United’s game away at Bournemouth and the home matches he is expected to miss are against Norwich, Stoke and Swansea respectively. The players sometimes do not really understand what he’s trying to get through to them.
