Manchester United vs. Leicester: Louis van Gaal’s Key Pre-Match Presser Quotes

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes the Red Devils “can’t allow” Leicester City to win the Premier League title at Old Trafford on Sunday and said he’s not surprised by the Foxes’ title push.

The visitors hold a seven-point lead over Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the standings and can win the title with a win over United on Sunday, but per the club’s official Twitter account, the Dutchman said the Red Devils can’t let that happen:

Boss on Leicester: “We cannot allow them to become champions at Old Trafford – we won’t spoil their party, just postpone it a little.” #mufc

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 29, 2016

Per Metro’s Chris Winterburn, Van Gaal wasn’t surprised by Leicester’s sustained run of success:

Van Gaal on Leicester, “I was the first to say they could be the Champions. For me it isn’t any surprise.”

— Chris Winterburn (@Chriswin4) April 29, 2016

The Red Devils currently sit fifth in the standings and need to finish the season strong to have any chance of qualifying for next year’s UEFA Champions League. Not allowing Leicester to win the title at Old Trafford is one thing, but United are in dire need of a win, anyway.

Per Jack Lang of the Daily Mirror, Van Gaal admitted his team is under pressure: “We have to close the gap so the pressure is on us still. We have to win every game that we have to play. City still have to play against …

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