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Louis van Gaal revealed he didn't want to praise Morgan Schneiderlin too much after the Manchester derby because last time he did it back-fired.

Schneiderlin put in an accomplished performance during United's 1-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. But asked afterwards about the Frenchman's influence, Van Gaal was keen to play it down.

He said: "I don’t have to say that too loud because the last time I said I am very happy for Morgan Schneiderlin, after that he played not so well.

"But today he played a very good match. He was a lot of times available to receive the pass but also defensively was very firm and strict and he played also a very important position in midfield. I was very happy especially because I had to rotate. Fellaini could not play the fourth game in a row."

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