Darren Fletcher says Louis van Gaal must deliver title

Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United’s credentials are so unquestionable that the West Brom midfielder, 15 years a player at Old Trafford, admitted he lined up on the wrong side of the tunnel before his new team’s surprise victory.

Which makes the Scottish international’s analysis of his old club’s status all the more relevant, as Fletcher pointed out that anything less than a place in the Champions League and concerted bid for the title is unacceptable for Louis van Gaal next term.

Just 24 hours after Van Gaal was talking about his plans to compete for the championship in 12 months, Fletcher was helping Albion inflict a third consecutive league defeat on United, the first time they have suffered such a run in over 13 years.