'VAN GAAL SHOULD BE WARY AFTER MOURINHO SACKING!'

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The Manchester United manager needs to improve results or face losing his job to the former Chelsea boss, according to former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson

Louis van Gaal should be looking over his shoulder following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, according to Paul Merson.

The former Arsenal midfielder says he would not be surprised if Manchester United part ways with the Dutchman and turn to Mourinho if results do not improve at Old Trafford.

"LVG [Louis van Gaal] will be looking behind him I think if it doesn't go well for Man United in the next week or two," he told Sky Sports. "I think they might look and think 'one of the best managers in the world of football is available, lets get him.'

"I wouldn't put all my money on it but, if the results don't pick up, I wouldn't be surprised."

Merson also said the players, not Mourinho, were to blame for Chelsea's disastrous start to the season just months after winning the Premier League title.

"I'm not really surprised because of the position they're in but the players have got to look at themselves," he added.

"They've had no injuries - this is the same team that one it last year. He's got to be bang unlucky.