A defiant Louis van Gaal has rubbished reports that Manchester United have held talks with Jose Mourinho.
The Dutchman admitted the growing speculation has taken a toll on his family members but does not believe United would go behind his back to line up his successor.
"There has been such nonsense created about me," the United manager said ahead of the Super Sunday clash at Chelsea.
"I don't believe that there is already a relationship between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United.
"I cannot believe that it is true, because I have seen what has happened here over the last two months.
"It has been very difficult for me, for my wife, for my kids, for my grandchildren, and for my friends to cope with that.
"But it was the same in Spain and in Germany - and it is the football world these days. I never had doubts. In the Netherlands, they would tell you that I am too arrogant to doubt myself."
United head to Stamford Bridge on this Sunday five points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal but Van Gaal believes his team have turned a corner after a disastrous December and believes they can still secure a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League.
Van Gaal added: "The aim here is still the same - to qualify for the Champions League and to finish one step higher than last year. So third place.
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