Toothless United held by PSV

Boos rang around Old Trafford on another frustrating night for Manchester United, as they were held to a goalless draw by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. It’s not a outcome of good performances and bad performances. Attacking wise they don’t look a threat, they don’t look good enough, they don’t look like they’re going to go and score goals.

The Red Devils are now leading Group B with seven points in four games, a Wednesday win will punch them a ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

“The result is disappointing because I think we could have finished this game several times in the first half and also in the second”, said Van Gaal.

Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial could be back from illness and injury respectively for United after joining in training ahead of the visit of PSV.

“In the first half it was average and in the second half it didn’t improve, despite all the changes I made”, the United manager complained. Our away record is better this year as you know, but we will have to play much better than this. We won at home against them, so why can’t we win away?

They will also be hoping for a favour from CSKA Moscow in the match that kicks off earlier on Wednesday.

“The most important lesson for us is that we have to play the ball quicker and at a much higher tempo”, Louis Van Gaal said. We even got more space in midfield and on the sides’.

‘He has had a tough few weeks and I’m sure he’ll soon be back at the top of his game, ‘ De Gea told Manchester United official TV Station, MUTV.

The stalemate curtailed a run of three straight wins for United, who will go into Saturday’s table-topping clash with surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City facing renewed questions about their attacking edge. Martial came close with two low efforts from a tight angle to the left of goal in close succession towards the end of the first half, but PSV goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet was up to the task on both occasions.

“It’s a learning curve, but we can not go on saying that”.

Wolfsburg are unbeaten in 29 home games in the Bundesliga, but United defeated them 2-1 at Old Trafford in September and Van Gaal believes that his side are more effective on the road.

Asked if United were ruthless enough, Rooney said: “No, we’re not”. The England global has been in woeful goalscoring form of late and Van Gaal is therefore rotating his options to get the best out of what is at his disposal.