Van Gaal Explains Touchline Dive

Louis van Gaal has apologised for his theatrical touchline dive during the latter stages of Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The manager leapt out of his dugout on 76 minutes to remonstrate with the fourth official following a feisty period of the game in which the Gunners were seemingly going to ground rather easily.

Van Gaal then proceeded to fall to the ground himself inside the technical area, which prompted huge cheers from the United fans and bellowing chants of "Louis van Gaal’s red and white army".

During his post-match interview with MUTV, the boss was quizzed on the amusing incident. "I was a little bit emotional, too much I think," van Gaal explained. "It is not good for the authority of the referee, the linesman and the fourth referee. I have apologised and they have accepted it."