I Am Not A Dictator - Louis Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal says his decision to listen to the demands of his Manchester United players proves he is not a dictator.

After accusations of rifts and a player mutiny in the Old Trafford dressing room, United manager van Gaal came out fighting at his weekly press conference on Friday ahead of Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

The 64-year-old admitted Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick came to him after the opening match of the season against Tottenham to air their concerns about morale within a squad frustrated by his man-management methods and training techniques.

Manchester United Not Good Enough - Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick conceded Manchester United have not been good enough this season, though he believes the club can turn things around. United were condemned to their worst start to a season in 28 years after losing 1-0 to Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League derby at Etihad Stadium.
Louis van Gaal's side have only collected 13 points from 10 games, 13 less than league-leading Chelsea.

While the 2014-15 Premier League campaign has not gone according to plan so far, United midfielder Carrick is confident his team-mates are on the right track as they continue to familiarise themselves with Van Gaal's game plan.