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UNITED SACK VAN GAAL

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Dutchman sensationally fired after poor run

Sky sources understands that Louis Van Gaal has today been sacked as Man Utd manager with the club sitting in 4th in the Premier League having been eliminated from the Champions League.

Tensions have been growing at Old Trafford for some time largely due to the side's poor football and lack of goals.

With speculating growing over Pep Guardiola's future at Bayern Munich he has been installed as one of the favourites to take the job.

Carlo Ancelotti remains the favourite at 4/1 while United old boys Gary Neville (5/1) and Ryan Giggs (6/1) slot in behind Guardiola (5/1).

More to follow....
 
Official Statement
CLUB CONFIRMS VAN GAAL'S DEPARTURE

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Ryan Giggs to take caretaker charge

Manchester United have today parted company with Louis Van Gaal. The Club would like to thank Louis and his coaching staff for their hard work over the last 18 months including getting The Club back into the Champions League.

Ryan Giggs will once again step in as caretaker manager with Nicky **** as his assistant.

Albert Stuivenberg, Jos Van Dijk and Frans Hoek have also departed Old Trafford. The search for Louis' replacement will be ongoing.

The Club will make no further comment at this time.
 
WILSON RECALLED WHILE VAN GAAL SLAMMED

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United players lament Dutchman's reign

Ryan Giggs' first action as caretaker manager has been to recall James Wilson from his loan at Brighton ahead of United's trip to Anfield.

The news comes after a morning dominated by headlines of Van Gaal's mistreatment of the senior players at Old Trafford. The Sun and The Telegraph both ran with stories that keys members were unhappy with the former manager and his hard-line approach.

Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were noted as players particularly unhappy under the Van Gaal regime although neither player has commented.

The Red Devils' search for a new manager is still ongoing although Ryan Giggs' caretaker role has made him favourite for the job with many bookmakers.
 
OPENING DEFEAT FOR GIGGS

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10-man United downed by resurgent Reds

Martin Sktrel and Coutinho notched as Daley Blind was dismissed at Anfield.

UTD OFF THE MARK

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Wilson nets winner in Tottenham showdown

James Wilson came off the bench to give Ryan Giggs his first win as United boss. Memphis Depay had given the hosts the lead before Nacer Chadli levelled for Spurs in the first half.
 
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GIGGS GIVEN TIME

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Caretaker to stay until the end of the season

Ryan Giggs will be given until the end of the season as Man Utd caretaker manager the club has announced.

News that transfer funds will be made available during the transfer window was also revealed in a club statement that has left the club's long term future up in the air.

It remains to be seen whether this is an audition for Giggs or if he is keeping the seat warm for Pep Guardiola.
 
MANE JOINS UTD

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Southampton attacker signs for £23 million

Ryan Giggs has made his first signing as Man Utd caretaker manager with Saints forward Sadio Mane joining on a 5-year-deal.

The Senegal international has cost the Reds £23m and will wear the number 20 shirt. United fans will be hoping he can help add goals to their struggling side.
 
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REDS BAG BERAHINO

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£28m man joins from West Brom on deadline day

Ryan Giggs has completed his second signing as interim Manchester United manager striking a deal for England Under-21 international Saido Berahino.

The forward joins on a four-year-deal for the eye-watering fee of £28m. United have been short in attack with Anthony Martial misfiring and Wayne Rooney out injured.

Berahino takes the number 19 shirt and is available for the first team right away.

Moussa Dembele has also joined on loan from Fulham with a view to a permanent deal. The 18-year-old will be part of the Under-21 set up for the time being.

Meanwhile Victor Valdes has been released by the club and joined West Ham on a free transfer.

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JANUARY ROUND-UP

IN
Sadio Mane - Southampton - £23m
Saidio Berahino - West Brom - £28m
Moussa Dembele - Fulham - loan

OUT
Victor Valdes - West Ham - free
 
JANUARY REVIEW

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League form improves and Reds book Wembley trip. United end the month in fourth six points off table-toppers Southampton and three points above fifth placed Spurs.

RESULTS

10/1 - EPL - Liverpool 2-0 Utd - Skrtel, Coutinho - Blind(so)
17/1 - EPL - Utd 2-1 Tottenham - Memphis, Wilson - Chadli
20/1 - CC Semi Final (1st Leg) - West Ham 1-0 Utd - Lanzini
24/1 - FAC 4th Round - Utd 2-0 Millwall - Martial, Herrera
27/1 - CC Semi Final (2nd Leg) - Utd 3-1 West Ham - Memphis (2), Blind - Song
31/1 - EPL - Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace - Jones, Young, Mata(p)

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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Chris Smalling
 
FEBRUARY UPDATE

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League form continues to suffer but Europa League progress achieved.

RESULTS
4/2 - EPL - Aston Villa 0-1 Utd - Memphis
7/2 - EPL - Bournemouth 3-3 Utd - Andersson, Distin, Surman - Herrera, Lingard(2)
10/2 - EPL - Utd 0-0 Norwich
15/2 - FAC (5th Round) - Utd 2-0 Crystal Palace - Martial, Valencia
19/2 - UEL (1st Knockout Rd 1st leg) - Ajax 2-2 Utd - Serero, Djiks - Berahino(2)
22/2 - EPL - Watford 2-2 Utd - Deeney, Diamanti(p) - Berahino(2)
26/2 - UEL (1st Knockout Rd 1st leg) - Utd 3-1 Ajax - Berahino(3) - Schone(p)

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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Saido Berahino
 
MARCH REVIEW

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Capital One Cup Final despair and league indifference alongside FA Cup and Europa League progress. Despite the inconsistency United are continuing to hold off Arsenal and Tottenham in the race for Fourth.

RESULTS

1/3 - LC Final - Chelsea 4-1 Utd - Ramires(2), Costa(2) - Carrick
4/3 - EPL - Man City 2-0 Utd - Toure(p), Nasri
8/3 - FAC (6th Rd) - Utd 5-3 Man City - Memphis(2), Rooney(2), Wilson - Navas, Ihenacho, Aguero
12/3 - UEL (2nd Knockout Rd 1st Leg) - Utd 2-0 Dnipro - Martial, Berahino
15/3 - EPL - Utd 2-0 Sunderland - Martial, Herrera
19/3 - UEL (2nd Knockout Rd 2nd Leg) - Dnipro 4-2 Utd - Matheus, Polyovyi, Zozulya(2) - Berahino, Mata
22/3 - EPL - Everton 1-1 Utd - Cleverley - Rooney

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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Wayne Rooney
 
APRIL/MAY REVIEW

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Reds qualify for Champions League but fail in FA Cup Final.

APRIL RESULTS

4/4 - EPL - Utd 1-2 Arsenal - Rooney(p) - Giroud, Alexis
8/4 - EPL - Utd 4-0 Chelsea - Memphis(2), Rooney, Mane
12/4 - EPL - West Brom 0-2 Utd - Herrera, Mane
16/4 - UEL (Quarter Final 1st Leg) - Utd 1-3 Barcelona - Rooney - Iniesta, Suarez(2)
21/4 - FAC Semi Final - Wolves 1-2 Utd - La Parra - Memphis, Martial
23/4 - UEL (Quarter Final 2nd Leg) - Barcelona 2-2 Utd - Neymar, Messi(p) - Rooney(2)
25/4 - EPL - Utd 1-1 Leicester - Mata - Okazaki

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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Wayne Rooney

MAY RESULTS

2/5 - EPL - Stoke 3-3 Utd - Joselu, Walters(2) - Dembele(2), Valencia
10/5 - EPL - Utd 0-0 Southampton
16/5 - EPL - Swansea 0-3 Utd - Jones, Rooney, Smalling
24/5 - EPL - Utd 1-0 West Ham - Rojo(so), Herrera
30/5 - FA Cup Final - Utd 2-3 Southampton - Jones, Martial - Davis, Tadic(2)

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

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Phil Jones

FULL SEASON REVIEW TO COME.....
 
SEASON REVIEW

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SUMMARY

After taking over in January Ryan Giggs certainly brought more entertainment to Old Trafford including three cup rounds. However, they all ultimately ended in failure with the FA Cup Final defeat to Southampton particularly disappointing. The Red Devils did manage to qualify for the Champions League but it was not convincing and a total of 68 points was the second lowest in Premier League history - some 18 points off the champions Chelsea. A big improvement is needed next season.

EPL - 4th (68 pts)
LC - Finalists (lost 4-1 to Chelsea)
FAC - Finalists (lost 3-2 to Southampton)
UCL - Group Stage
UEL - Quarter Finalists (lost 5-3 on agg to Barcelona)

TOP SCORERS (All Comps)
1. Memphis - 22 goals
2. Rooney - 19
3. Mata - 15
4. Martial - 10
5. Berahino - 9

TOP ASSISTS (All Comps)
1. Mata -17 assists
2. Rooney - 13
3. Memphis - 9
4. Darmian - 8
5. Carrick, Schneiderlin, Shaw, Young - all 6

MOST MOM (All Comps)
1. Rooney - 8 MOMs
2. Mata, Memphis - 7
4. Darmian - 6
5. Jones - 4

MOST RED CARDS (All Comps)
1. Rojo - 2 red cards
2. Blind, Schweinsteiger - 1 each

HIGHEST AVERAGE RATING (All Comps)
1. Rooney - 7.57 from 44 apps
2. Powell - 7.50 from 3 apps
3. Mata - 7.46 from 52 apps
4. Memphis - 7.38 from 55 apps
5. Jones - 7.29 from 46 apps
 
WHERE DO UNITED TURN?

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Giggs' spell brought mixed results. Will he get the job permanently?

The newspapers are awash with rumours over Ryan Giggs' future and the Manchester United manager job.

Giggs managed a 48% win ratio last season, guiding United into the Champions League and into the finals of both the Capital One and FA Cups. The Welshman has received mixed reviews from the Reds fans and media.

Pep Guardiola joined Chelsea during the season leaving the other main contenders as Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Frank De Boer.

Do you think Giggs deserves the job?
 
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