Moyes says Man Utd should stick with Van Gaal

The Soccer Saturday panel were aghast at Manchester United’s defeat at FC Midtjylland.

Since the turn of the year, there has been continued speculation about the former Chelsea manager returning to management at Old Trafford.

Although Van Gaal has 14 players out through injury, there is an acceptance among the United hierarchy that the team should be performing better, even allowing for so many enforced absences.

United have conceded in 12 of their last 15 road games this stat makes backing a road win with both teams scoring and +2.5 goals appeal at 9/4 and 3/4.

Now to today’s back pages, and the latest collection of Van Gaal staying/going stories. What other manager in the world – except for Arsene Wenger- would keep his job?

“I think it’s only a matter of time”. Allegri at Juventus is doing a great job, I can’t quite understand why everything is concentrated so much on these two guys.

Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, continues to deliberate on his options, but he will know he will have to act quick if he wants to secure the services of the “special one”. He’s putting them in a corner.

United need to get their feet back and here is a 5-point-plan to get them going in the right direction. Those next three games will include an FA Cup, the second leg of the Midtjylland clash, and Arsenal in the EPL.

“His hands are tied”.

“It seems there are too many chiefs at Manchester United”. But Manchester United are the biggest side they have faced this season and a big performance will be needed.

It is certainly a realistic target – but after Van Gaal’s men were so lacklustre in the sorry reverse at Midtjylland on Thursday, there would also appear to be every chance they could endure further struggles over the coming days.

Mourinho has told Inter Milan club officials that that he hopes to be in charge of United.

With keeper David de Gea injuring a knee during the warm-up to join a lengthy casualty list that includes captain Wayne Rooney, Van Gaal cited injuries as a factor in the defeat.

Manchester Evening News: Louis van Gaal faces three games that could seal his fate at Manchester United.