Double trouble for stunned Van Gaal

ROBIN van Persie left the Liberty Stadium on crutches as Louis van Gaal branded Manchester United’s defeat at Swansea as “amazing”.

Dutch striker Van Persie was injured late in the 2–1 defeat as United slipped to fourth in the league.

United took a first–half lead through Ander Herrera, but Ki Sung–yueng equalised within two minutes and Bafetimbi Gomis gave Swansea victory when he deflected Jonjo Shelvey’s 73rd minute strike past David de Gea.

Gomis’ goal gave Swansea their first league double over United> But Van Gaal felt what was only his side’s second defeat in 20 games was undeserved.

United had 12 shots to Swansea’s eight, but Van Gaal’s men managed only three on target - compared to the home team’s six.

“It is frustrating when you lose and you are the dominating team, your disappointment is much

bigger because of that,” United manager Van Gaal said.

“Swansea had a chance in the first minute of the second half and after that we dominated the game.

“Every two minutes we had a chance but we were not effective.”