Louis van Gaal expected to be gone before Man Utd's clash with Stoke

LOUIS VAN GAAL has been priced at just 4/6 to leave Manchester United before their clash with Stoke.

 

Louis van Gaal's Manchester United have won just twice in their last 10 Premier League games

 

According to leading bookmakers Ladbrokes, the Dutchman is more than likely to go before next Tuesday's fixture at Old Trafford. 

The speculation surrounding the manager's future has increased after the Red Devils' shock defeat at home to Southampton on Saturday.

The late 1-0 loss caused plenty of anguish among United fans, but Van Gaal currently faces another tough test before Stoke arrive.

An FA Cup clash with Championship high-flyers Derby at Pride Park on Friday night poses a potential upset.

 

Odds on Van Gaal to be out of the United job prior to the cup tie are currently at evens.

Meanwhile, Ladbrokes go as short as 1/2 for the Red Devils boss to be gone by the time United travel to face Chelsea on February 7 in the Premier League.

A Ladbrokes spokesman said: "The confidence from United’s win over Liverpool was shattered with defeat to the Saints and it now looks a case of when, and not if, Van Gaal is given his marching orders.” 

In a potentially controversial turnaround, the odds for sacked Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to take over before United's game with the Portuguese coach's former Blues side are available at 10/1.