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Van Gaal bemoans lack of fighting spirit

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal slammed his side for failing to match Everton's "fighting spirit" in Sunday's 3-0 defeat.

Louis van Gaal was left perplexed by Manchester United's lack of "fighting spirit" in its meek 3-0 loss at Everton on Sunday.

United was undone by a superb counterattacking display at Goodison Park, with goals from James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas earning Roberto Martinez's team a fully deserved victory.

Van Gaal's men dominated possession throughout, but were toothless in the final third and the Dutchman slammed his players for their lack of intensity as they suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time under his management.