Van Gaal denies Fellaini spat at Aguero during Manchester derby

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, has leapt to Marouane Fellaini’s defence, after the player was caught up in a spitting row in Sunday’s Manchester derby.
United defender Chris Smalling, had already been shown a second yellow in the first half, before Fellaini appeared to spit on Sergio Aguero, as the striker laid on the floor after a tackle in the penalty area.
The FA have already said they will review video footage of the incident and consult referee Michael Oliver, before taking any further action.

However, Van Gaal has taken sides with the midfielder, who was also accused of spitting at Pablo Zabaleta when both sides met at Old Trafford last season.

Van Gaal said: “I have heard that it is a question on social media, but already the TV has shown that he is shouting and sometimes when you shout there’s a little bit of saliva with it. I don’t think that he’s a spitting figure.”