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Luke Shaw could be back to play this season for Manchester United

Louis van Gaal hopes that Manchester United defender Luke Shaw could be back in the side this season after suffering a broken leg against PSV.

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Ah, dear. Luke Shaw could be out for between six months and a year after suffering a double fracture. Hector Moreno says it's hard to tell what happened. So let's tell him - you tackled like a violent d*ckhead coward, Hector, and the sooner your career is similarly affected, the sooner justice will be done. You can read about the tackle and Shaw's injuries in the Guardian.

In the Telegraph, United's accounts reveal that they lost around £35 million from not being in the Champions League or Europa League last season. Given the UEFA co-efficient for English clubs is plummeting, they should probably get a move on with at least securing third place.

In the Mirror, there's a story that Louis van Gaal thought that Moreno should have been sent off for his tackle. That's true. Basically, the whole night is a write-off, and Juan Mata missed a chance to score when it was harder to miss. The attacking attitude, though, was enjoyable and needs to be continued. Anthony Martial is already the best striker at the club.

And in the Manchester Evening News, Van Gaal is hopeful that Shaw will be back this season. There are a few options for the side. Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo or Ashley Young could be viable options - with Young offering the best attacking threat, perhaps, and there's also the option of seeing how Ron Vlaar's recovery is coming along. Another option, Ashley Cole, is on a free transfer, so there's room to add another defender to the squad before the winter transfer window.