Louis van Gaal fails to earn stripes as adidas rap United style

Manchester United’s playing style has been criticised by adidas chief executive Herbert Hainer, who agreed a €1 billion sponsorship deal with the club last year.

United endured a dismal end to 2015, slipping out of the Premier League top four and exiting the Champions League after embarking on their worst run in 26 years.

Although they did start 2016 with a win over Swansea, United ended the previous year with a damaging run of eight matches without a win. Some fans have become concerned at the slow, possession-based style United play under manager Louis van Gaal and it seems they are not the only ones.