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Smalling form is ‘down to player’ insists Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal

The England international marshalled a back-three alongside youngsters Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett to a 2-1 victory in the corresponding fixture last year and was a turning-point in the defender’s United career.

‘Martial is lucky’: Van Gaal tempers expectations on new Manchester United star

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United striker Anthony Martial must learn how to cope with the pressure following his strong start in English football.

‘More to come’: Smalling hopes to cement Manchester United starting berth

Manchester United’s ambitious pursuit of Sergio Ramos in the summer showed that Louis van Gaal was eager to secure a colossal leader at the heart of the Red Devils defence.

Van Gaal’s Man Utd expected to challenge for Premier League title next season

Louis van Gaal is aware of the pressures at a club of Manchester United’s stature and agreed with West Brom boss Tony Pulis that more will be expected next season having been given a three-year contract in which he must win the league.

More than just 11 players: Injury-rocked Man Utd ‘confident’ for Chelsea trip, says Van Gaal

Manchester United will be without Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Daley Blind and Michael Carrick as they seek to cause an upset at league leaders Chelsea on Saturday.

‘We’ve proved them wrong’: Young Man Utd pair Jones and Smalling laugh off critics

England duo Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have impressed in United’s last two Premier League fixtures – victories over Tottenham and Liverpool respectively – that have put Champions League qualification well within their grasp.

All hail King Fellaini! Van Gaal praises Belgian giant as Man Utd salvage point

Fellaini’s introduction after 72 minutes – with United trailing 1-0 to West Ham on Sunday – proved too much for the London club’s defence as the midfielder played a key part in the build up to Daley Blind’s injury-time equaliser.

Spot the difference: Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal similar to Sir Alex – Giggs

Not long into his first season in charge, Van Gaal’s United sit fourth in the Premier League after 12 games but are yet to replicate the performance levels of the side during Sir Alex’s 26-year reign.

Smalling says Man United are coming together to change the story of their season

Smalling marshalled an inexperienced backline including rookies, Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett as Louis van Gaal’s side recorded their first away victory of the season.

‘The human body has been made by God, not by me’: Van Gaal bemoans injury crisis

Louis van Gaal is growing increasingly frustrated as Manchester United’s injury problems show no sign of subsiding ahead of their fixture with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

MM’s top five… Manchester United derby wins over ‘noisy neighbours’ City

When Manchester City were bought out in 2008, Sir Alex Ferguson made a point of reasserting Manchester United’s dominance by completing the double over their local rivals.

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