Man Utd 1-2 Norwich

We also cover United’s disastrous 2-1 defeat at home to Norwich, which may bring down the curtain on the Van Gaal reign at Old Trafford.

It was United’s sixth game without a win in all competitions, their third successive defeat and a result that left them fifth in the Premier League.

The crowd at Old Trafford vented their frustration at the full-time whistle and the United manager admits he can not ignore all the speculation surrounding his job.

When asked if he thinks he has the backing of the United board, Van Gaal said “I think so, but you never know”. That’s happening now. I can not close my eyes to that.

“We were not good enough to win; that is a fact, we have lost”.

Manchester United were booed off by their own fans as Norwich earned a shock 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. It’s an aspect of your professional attitude, I’ll do that and my players will do that. That’s the only way. That makes it remarkable but also a confirmation that we are in a very bad period.

Their next game is a tough-looking fixture at Stoke City on Boxing Day, before they host Chelsea two days later.

“We shall come back”.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United’s first loss at home to Norwich in more than 26 years extended the club’s winless run to six games and heaped more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal on Saturday.

“What I said in my own press conference is that the main thing is always, of course, first the results and second the chemistry between the players and the manager and staff”. Louis van Gaal is desperate to overturn Manchester United’s torrid form to avoid seeing his career terminated early by the 20-time English league champions.

The Dutchman said: “You have to win against Norwich City”. I am delighted for the likes of [owner] Delia Smith and [chief executive] David McNally who put their faith and trust in me. Who do you think will win?

Alex Neil’s side have won just once in their past ten games, and slipped into the bottom three last weekend despite a decent point earned at home to Everton.

“When things are going down you have to believe in the philosophy and that’s why all my teams have won more matches than they lose”.