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Louis van Gaal threw himself to the ground in frustration at what he saw as Arsenal diving

LVG apologises for taking protest too far

Louis Van Gaal blamed high emotions for his bizarre touchline antics during Manchester United's 3-2 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 28 Feb 16

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal

Van Gaal wants players 'horny' for FC Midtjylland

Louis van Gaal wants his players to be "horny", hungry and full of desire as Manchester United look to avoid a humiliating European exit to FC Midtjylland tomorrow.

Soccer • 24 Feb 16

Louis van Gaal looks increasing unlikely to see out the season

Dunphy: United in 'rag-order' as LVG on the brink

Eamon Dunphy claimed that Manchester United are a club in ‘rag-order’ and that Louis van Gaal’s days at Old Trafford are numbered after 18 months of under-performing.

Soccer • 20 Feb 16

Van Gaal blames defeat on 'the law of Murphy'

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal blamed his side's 2-1 defeat at the hands at Danish side Midtjylland on "the law of Murphy".

Soccer • 19 Feb 16

Louis van Gaal: 'He is my former captain so I am very pleased to see him'

Van Gaal looking forward to Guardiola reunion

Louis van Gaal declared he was "very pleased" to hear Pep Guardiola had been appointed Manchester City manager.

Soccer • 03 Feb 16

LVG will hope to avoid a repeat of the heckling he received from United fans after the loss to Southampton

'Not stupid' Van Gaal wants Man U to maintain form

Louis van Gaal will again be under pressure to deliver a victory and an improved performance when Manchester United host Stoke.

Soccer • 02 Feb 16

The Dutchman believes United are rediscovering their form

Van Gaal dreams of winning the FA Cup

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United have their confidence back after the Dutchman kept alive his dream of winning the FA Cup with victory at Derby.

Soccer • 30 Jan 16

Louis van Gaal: 'It is now the third time already that I have been sacked, and I am still sitting here for you.'

Van Gaal rejects rumours he offered to walk away

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists he did not offer to resign after last week's loss to Southampton.

Soccer • 28 Jan 16

Louis van Gaal and assistant manager Ryan Giggs

VIDEO: LVG - Traffic causing Man U fans to leave

Louis van Gaal thinks Man United fans should be happy they are through to the FA Cup fourth round and suggested that traffic around Old Trafford was one of the reasons why many supporters left before the end of the 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Soccer • 11 Jan 16

Louis van Gaal is listening to what is being said in the dressingroom

United boss has started to listen to his players

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal revealed that he has taken steps to ensure his dressing room is a more democratic place.

Soccer • 09 Jan 16

Guardiola says his aim is to move to England when he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season

Manchester United boss LVG unfazed by Pep talk

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal insists he does not feel threatened by Pep Guardiola's declaration that he is bound for the Premier League.

Soccer • 08 Jan 16

United manager Louis van Gaal congratulates his skipper Wayne Rooney

Manchester United manager hails Rooney

Louis van Gaal hailed ‘amazing’ Wayne Rooney after his deft backheel ended Manchester United's eight-match winless run.

Soccer • 02 Jan 16

Louis van Gaal admits the pressure is still on him

LVG: Manchester United still aiming for title

Louis van Gaal still has his eyes on the Premier League title despite Manchester United's recent rotten run of form.

Soccer • 31 Dec 15

David Moyes believes Van Gaal's job at Old Trafford is still a work in progress

Moyes: Van Gaal deserves more time at United

David Moyes thinks Manchester United should stand by Louis van Gaal and claims the club would be setting a dangerous precedent if they sacked the Dutchman.

Soccer • 30 Dec 15

Louis van Gaal: 'We need a victory and that is very important.'

Defiant Van Gaal insists players are behind him

Louis van Gaal insists he still has the backing of the Manchester United squad as he prepares for what could turn out to be his final game in charge of the club.

Soccer • 27 Dec 15

The United manager showing the pressure on the Britannia Stadium sideline

Van Gaal hints he could walk out on United

Louis van Gaal has hinted that he could walk away from Manchester United before he’s pushed following another humbling defeat.

Soccer • 26 Dec 15

Louis van Gaal watched his side slump to another defeat

Van Gaal misery continues with dismal Stoke defeat

Louis van Gaal's position in the Old Trafford hot seat looks even more precarious as Stoke City swept Manchester United aside in a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Britannia Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Dec 15

Louis van Gaal is feeling the heat at Old Trafford

VIDEO: Van Gaal walks out of press conference

Louis van Gaal has walked out of a press conference after becoming annoyed about speculation regarding his future as Manchester United manager.

Soccer • 23 Dec 15

Business as usual as van Gaal speculation builds

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was back at his desk on Monday morning amid speculation he is about to be replaced by Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 21 Dec 15

Phil Jones insists that things were worse at Old Trafford under David Moyes

Jones insists things were worse under Moyes

The mood in the Manchester United dressing room under manager Louis van Gaal is not as bad as it was during the "glum" days of David Moyes' tenure, defender Phil Jones has said after Saturday's 2-1 Premier League loss to Norwich City.

Soccer • 21 Dec 15

Manchester United are without a win in their last six games

Van Gaal remains defiant despite Norwich defeat

Louis van Gaal has admitted he does fear the sack, but insists he is still the right man to lead Manchester United.

Soccer • 19 Dec 15

Javier Hernandez: 'I spoke with Van Gaal and he said that I only had a one per cent chance of playing in my position, so I headed to Bayer.'

Hernandez: LVG told me I'd 1pc chance of playing

Louis van Gaal told Javier Hernandez he only had a "one per cent chance" of playing up front for Manchester United, the Mexican has revealed.

Soccer • 15 Dec 15

Anthony Martial is the only striker in the Manchester United squad in Germany

Van Gaal convinced United can find killer instinct

Louis van Gaal is convinced Manchester United can discover their killer instinct in front of goal in order to avoid an early exit from the Champions League.

Soccer • 08 Dec 15

The Dutch man has little time for supporters who are calling for more attacking play

Louis van Gaal hits back at booing fans

Louis van Gaal has hit back at Old Trafford fans who booed his team off the pitch on Saturday.

Soccer • 06 Dec 15

Louis van Gaal presided over another poor display by Manchester United

Louis Van Gaal defends players after limp draw

Louis van Gaal refused to blame his Manchester United players for another flat display after they hit back from Jamie Vardy's record-breaking strike at Leicester.

Soccer • 28 Nov 15