Van Gaal, Mourinho have same number of points after 28 league games

Steve Dede 16:40 - 03 April 2017

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho leaves the pitch at half-time during their match against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 1, 2017

Stats show that Jose Mourinho has not improved Manchester United after replacing Louis van Gaal.

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Van Gaal managed Manchester United between 2014 and 2016 before he was sacked and replaced by Mourinho.

Almost a year later since the sacking of Van Gaal, much has not improved at Manchester United under Mourinho.

Yes, United have already EFL Cup early in Mourinho’s reign and are on course to win the Europa League all in the Portuguese’ first season.

Manchester United did not win any silverware in Van Gaal’s first season as a manager.

In the Premier League, however, the records of the two coaches are worryingly similar.

In fact, Van Gaal has even won more matches - 15 to Mourinho's 14 - though he also lost five games to Mourinho's three.

Van Gaal’s Manchester United were often criticised for lacking a cutting edge and playing without conviction by they scored 47 goals to the 42 Mourinho's men have scored so far this season.

Although Mourinho’s Manchester United are currently on a 19-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, they have had 11 draws this season.