MU players fighting for van Gaal, says Rooney

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney declared on Thursday that he and his teammates are "fighting" to save the job of embattled manager Louis van Gaal.

British media reports claim van Gaal is on the brink of the sack after a run of six games without victory and he stormed out of his weekly news conference on Wednesday after criticizing the speculation about his job.

But despite rumors of discord over his methods within the United dressing room, Rooney says the players are firmly behind the manager.