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Why Louis van Gaal really offered his Manchester United resignation
LOUIS VAN GAAL reportedly handed in his resignation on Saturday to help his boss Ed Woodward.
Louis van Gaal (left) offered to resign to relieve pressure on Ed Woodward
Manchester United manager Van Gaal is thought to have offered to quit in the aftermath of his side's 1-0 loss to Southampton.
Charlie Austin's late header sunk United to a sixth defeat of the season that leaves them five points off the top four in the Premier League.
Over the past 18 months, Woodward has signed off on around £250million worth of new players targeted and bought by Van Gaal.
The executive vice-chairman is said to have convinced Van Gaal to stay for the time being or until there comes a time when his job is untenable.
United face Derby in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday night, before a home clash with Stoke at he start of next month.