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Louis van Gaal’s suggestion that missing this season’s Champions League would hinder Manchester United’s Premier League ambitions goes against common thought

Manchester United’s Robin van Persie has urged his teammates to ‘do as the Dutch say’ and believe in Louis van Gaal’s philosophy to bring them success.

Anya Waugh is eight years old and was born with spina bifida, a condition that leaves a gap in the spine during development which has left her paralysed from the knees down.

Despite plenty of promise and possession Wigan were again unable to produce goals this weekend, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth

Under-fire Bolton manager Dougie Freedman has accepted responsibility for his side’s insipid performance in their 2-0 home loss to Derby County on Saturday, leaving the team with one league win in nine so far.

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has revealed Louis van Gaal is an inspiration, after the youngster made his debut for the club at the weekend.

Manuel Pellegrini has vowed Manchester City cannot let Chelsea escape at the top of the Premier League if they want to topple Jose Mourinho’s empire – ahead of a visit from Roma.

Giants coach Jones was pleased with his side’s fighting spirit despite a mixed start to the new season, which opened with a double-header where they lost one and won one.

Manchester United could be in store for a second consecutive mauling when West Ham United arrive at Old Trafford this weekend, as TEN first team absentees leave Louis van Gaal’s side precariously exposed.

The 31-year-old netted his first goal of the season when United were mauled 5-3 by Leicester last Sunday

Pellegrini was keen to capitalise on the 7-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup earlier this week with another emphatic victory