article_snippet: On an evening where Manchester United lacked creativity and firepower, three players they have let go in recent years scored around Europe to win they side crucial matches.
article_snippet: The Frenchman used to be at Manchester United, but was allowed to leave after playing just three league games .
article_snippet: Van Gaal Manchester United look increasingly unlikely to do.
article_snippet: The Portuguese winger was allowed to leave on loan after Louis van Gaal decided Louis van Gaal was not needed .
article_snippet: But after Louis van Gaal deemed Louis van Gaal not good enough for Old Trafford - preferring expensive flop Radamel Falcao to warm the subs bench - the 24-year-old proved Louis van Gaal can still score at the Theatre of Dreams.
article_snippet: On Monday, United could have done with the composure, bravery and quality shown by Welbeck, Nani and Pogba - but all three had been allowed  to leave.
article_snippet: All three players were allowed to leave Old Trafford, and have done well elsewhere since moving .
highlights_snippet: All three players were allowed to leave Manchester United and have done well since .
  
highlights_snippet: Man Utd haven't beaten a side in the current top half of the Premier League since December .
  
highlights_snippet: Manchester United are playing Hackney Marshes football .
  
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