Written 2 years ago by Will O'Callaghan

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Louis van Gaal has apologised to Tottenham for not becoming their manager and claimed Manchester United will always be a bigger club despite watching his side lose 3-0 at White Hart Lane.

Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela goals in a six-minute spell in the second-half gave Spurs a victory that keeps them within seven-points of leaders Leicester.

United now trail Manchester City by four points with six games remaining in the race for the last Champions League spot.

Van Gaal says he has regrets about choosing the Manchester United job instead of taking over at Spurs.

“In the balance, we are still ahead. The challenge is always bigger in a bigger club.

“I like also to sign for Tottenham Hotspur. Daniel Levy knows that. But the challenge was bigger at Manchester United and shall always be bigger.

“I am sorry for Tottenham but Manchester United will always be the bigger club.

“I think it is a little bit pathetic that you ask that because they have won 3-0. It is easy to ask that but it is okay, you enjoy yourself.”

Image – Ian Walton/Getty Images Europe

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