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Gary Neville: Man United can't sack Louis van Gaal even if he misses out on top four
GARY NEVILLE says Louis van Gaal would have had a terrible season if Manchester United don't finish in the top four, but that the club should stick by him regardless.
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Manchester United dropped to fourth last weekend after losing away to Swansea and with Arsenal beating Crystal Palace.
Liverpool beat Southampton to add more pressure on the Champions League chasers, with just four points separating third and seventh.
But Neville insists Van Gaal needs time at Old Trafford to instil his philosophies and security in his job after replacing David Moyes last summer.
“Louis van Gaal should not be sacked [if Manchester United fail to make the top four],” Neville told talkSPORT.
Louis van Gaal should not be sacked says Gary Neville
It would be a terrible season for Man United and Louis van Gaal. He would probably say it was a big failure because he knows his job this season
“It would be a terrible season for Man United and Louis van Gaal. He would probably say it was a big failure because he knows his job this season.
"He has to get in the Champions League but, on the other hand, if he didn’t, no, you can’t just sack a manager one year and then sack another manager the year after. Where do you go from there?
“There has to be a level of continuity. I absolutely believe this time there will be continuity at Man United and they will stand by him even if he doesn’t finish in the top four and that’s the right thing to do.”
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