Van Gaal unimpressed by rose-tinted memories

Louis van Gaal has hit back at his critics again, reminding them that Old Trafford “was not always the Theatre of Dreams.” United topped the table at the end of September, but their form has dipped of late.

Van Gaal’s men have recorded three consecutive 0-0 draws against Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough, who knocked United out of the Capital One Cup on penalties after the stalemate.

If United fail to score in tonight’s Champions League match against CSKA Moscow, it will be the first time they have drawn a blank in four consecutive games since 1992.