Van Gaal: Title expectations were unrealistic

Already an unpopular figure among sections of Manchester United's supporter base, manager Louis van Gaal risked further wrath by claiming it was unrealistic for the club to be Premier League champions this season.

As the 2016-17 campaign reaches its conclusion on Sunday, United are fifth in the standings and a remarkable 17 points adrift of unlikely champions Leicester City.

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