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Ed Woodward is set to face questions from investors this week when he delivers Manchester United's third quarter results.

United's executive vice-chairman will reveal the club's latest financial report in a conference call on Friday. And investors will get the chance to grill Woodward in a question and answer session as speculation surrounding Louis van Gaal's job grows.

United are on the brink of missing out on a place in the Premier League's top four after the 3-2 defeat at West Ham on Tuesday.

If Manchester City draw at Swansea on the final day it will condemn United to a second season in three years without Champions League football, regardless of their result against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Van Gaal's predecessor David Moyes was sacked less than 48 hours after a top-four finish became mathematically impossible in 2013.

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho remains favourite to take over should United decide to axe the Dutchman this summer, a year before his contract is due to end.

However, it was revealed on Tuesday that Van Gaal is still playing a major role in United's recruitment plans ahead of the transfer window after pulling the plug on a potential deal to sign Renato Sanches from Benfica.

The 64-year-old could yet end the season by leading United to their first trophy in three years if they beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup at Wembley on May 21.

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