Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has poured scorn on critics who he says have made a “devil” of him after one defeat in his new job. United’s 2-1 home defeat by Swansea City was the shock result on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. They face a tricky game at Sunderland on Sunday and Van Gaal is appealing for patience. He told a news conference on Friday, “Two weeks ago I was the king of Manchester and now I am the devil of Manchester.” Adding, “The club have hired me because of my philosophy, not because I am nice. Although I am. I am not hired to be fired. I am hired to build up a team. That process needs time.” Supporters had been expecting a better start, however, after a hugely disappointing season in which United finished seventh in the table.
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