Paul Scholes reacts to Man Utd’s 1-0 win over Sheffield Utd

Another bone the fans have to pick with Van Gaal is with the players that left the club during the transfer window.

However, describing United supporters as “long-suffering” might be a bit of a stretch.

Guardiola declared his Premier League ambitions on Tuesday, saying he hasn’t yet signed a contract with a club.

However, it was another turgid display from Louis van Gaal’s side, who failed to muster a shot on target until after the hour mark, and were met with ironic cheers as Depay tried a shot from range. While this lot are lost for words……

Memphis had United’s first real opening in the 65th minute, as his stinging effort from distance sailed just wide of the upright. Then they’ll know the meaning of “long-suffering”, alright.

Asked specifically about Fellaini’s situation, Van Gaal said: “I think a Manchester United player has to cope with the pressure of Manchester United fans and also the media”.

“You can talk about 31 shots in the last two games – we only scored two goals”.

“It’s a very interesting competition and I always watched it when I was in Spain”.

Manchester United have said, unwisely, that they will back him again, and it will be interesting to see who he tries to bring to Old Trafford. “Everyone is talking about the fantastic defence of Sheffield United”.

Paul Scholes hasn’t wasted a moment in slamming Louis van Gaal following Manchester United’s tight FA Cup victory over Sheffield United on Saturday.

“That 93-94 team was Fergie’s best because there were so many opinionated people, we had rows but we came together on the pitch”, the former United midfielder said in 2008. The referee is doing well, I think, in the first half there were three minutes’ injury time and, in the second, also extra minutes. Manchester United wants to win the championship for the first time in over a decade, but Sheffield United won’t make it easy!

There was further disappointment for the United fans who are banking on a big-money transfer to turn the club’s fortunes around. “I have talked to him and I have told him I want to help him and that I believe in him but you also have to do it by yourself”.

Sheffield is clearly the underdog today, but manager Nigel Adkins says his team is still very excited for the Cup match.