Louis Van Gaal: United in ‘rat race’ for Champions League spot

Newcastle v Manchester United

United sit fourth in the standings, just two points in front of Liverpool and four ahead of Southampton, who lead Spurs by two points — although the Londoners have a game in hand.

Van Gaal agrees with Arsene Wenger’s claim the contest will still be alive when United and Arsenal take on Hull and West Brom respectively on the last weekend of the season — although he does not know whether the Arsenal manager was right when he said 72 points would be enough to secure a top-four finish.