Louis van Gaal issued the following statement at 20:30 BST(21:30 CAT) this evening (Monday 23 May)... Sourced by www.manutd.com  pictures various sources. It has been an honour to manage such a magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a long-held ambition. I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career. I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan. I believe that the foundations are firmly in place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success. I hope that winning the FA Cup will give the club a platform to build upon next season to restore the success that this passionate set of fans desire. Having managed in Holland, Spain and

If Liverpool win the Europa League, what then happens to fourth spot in the Premier League? Well the answer is a resounding NOTHING!!! Winning the Europa League would afford the Premier League a fifth place in the Uefa Champions League and not affect the Champions League place the fourth spot team would receive. Manchester United supporters will be pleased to know that, as they find themselves in the fortunate position of having fourth place in the Premier League in their hands. Should they win away at West Ham United tomorrow they would find themselves a point above their cross city rivals and each would then have a game remaining. So should they win their two last fixtures Manchester United would get that fourth spot no matter what City does at Swansea of the Final Day. The scenario is that first Manchester United have to win and though it pains me to say it has been a season that the Red Devils have struggled to win back to back away fixtures. What I will say though