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Van Gaal refuses to use bus attack as excuse for United loss

Manchester United cannot use an attack on the team bus before the game as an excuse for defeat against West Ham, said Louis van Gaal.

Louis van Gaal refused to use the attack on Manchester United's bus as an excuse for his side's 3-2 defeat to West Ham on Tuesday.

Kickoff was delayed by 45 minutes after United's arrival at the stadium was halted by West Ham fans attacking the team bus.

United was given the time back in full to prepare for the game but started sluggishly as Diafra Sakho opened the scoring just 10 minutes into proceedings.