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Manchester United have reportedly cancelled their Christmas party as they reel from their group stage exit in the Champions League.

The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat in Wolfsburg on Tuesday night which condemned them to a third-place finish in their group and means they will play in the Europa League in the New Year.

And the Daily Mail report that the squad have taken it upon themselves to cancel Sunday night's Christmas party in Manchester as they do not want to be seen celebrating following their exit which was dubbed "embarrassing" by former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand.

Louis van Gaal has put any pressure on his squad to cancel their festive get-together and their decision comes following disappointing draws against West Ham and Leicester.

United faced another blow on Thursday when Bastian Schweinsteiger was slapped with a three-game ban for violent conduct, stemming from an incident involving West Ham defender Winston Reid.

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In addition to that, Van Gaal must do without a number of players through injury, with Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling joining Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Antonio Valencia on the treatment table. Ander Herrera and Morgan Schneiderlin are both doubts for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, alongside skipper Wayne Rooney.

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Ferdinand was joined by several of his former Old Trafford team-mates in criticising Van Gaal's side following their exit.

"It as a disaster for them, considering the goals they gave away," said former Red Devils skipper Roy Keane.

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"Man United have a lot good players, but I don't think they're good enough for Man United. They lack real quality.

"They're almost robotic. You talk about tactics and systems, but you need a bit of passion, desire. Show some character."

Paul Scholes was also quick to put the knife in.

“They are an average team and with an average team you get average performances," said the former England midfielder.

"They spend £250m and can't qualify from a shocking group. It is more of a disaster when you are surprised."

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