Manchester: Manchester United, once a byword for slick attacking football, are playing some “miserable” stuff under manager Louis van Gaal, former United midfielder Paul Scholes believes.

Paul Scholes

Despite Van Gaal taking United to third in the table in his first season in charge, some critics have attacked the style of play employed by the Dutchman. Another former United stalwart, Gary Neville, caused a stir when he compared them to a pub side earlier this season, while Scholes is also scathing of their style.