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Johan Cruyff slams Louis van Gaal style of play at Manchester United

Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff claims that Louis van Gaal is playing the wrong style of football at Manchester United.

Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff has claimed that Louis van Gaal is playing the wrong kind of football at Manchester United.

The Dutchman has led United to third in the Premier League table going into the international break, two points behind leaders Manchester City.

However Cruyff, who is thought to have a strained relationship with his compatriot Van Gaal, has suggested that United do not control games like they should be.

"He doesn't dominate. I like dominating football. Manchester doesn't play like that," Cruyff told Sky Sports News. "It's strange that against strong teams they've got good results and with weak teams they've had difficulties. That's a strange situation.

"But the results I think are second. The game is first. Money is very important but always second. In England they play different, everybody has their own style. A mix of styles is always good.

"The most important part are the fans, that people going home are happy. It's their time off and you should give them something to enjoy."

Van Gaal took charge of United in the summer of 2014, leading them to a fourth-placed finish in his first campaign at the helm.

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