Supporters have urged Manchester United to 'stop the interview process' amid reports they have already held first talks with Erik ten Hag over the managerial position at Old Trafford.
07.03.2022 - 17:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, look away. Manchester United’s fans made their feelings abundantly clear following their side’s derby defeat on Sunday.
United fell to a dismal 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City simply dominated them during the second half. Having gone into the break 2-1 down following Kevin De Bruyne’s double either side of Jadon Sancho’s fine goal, a Riyad Mahrez brace then secured what was a comfortable victory for the hosts.
In truth, it could have been much worse for the visitors. While they had given a good account of themselves during the opening 45 minutes, they didn’t lay a glove on their neighbours in the second half.
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The players’ performances were slammed by United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane as they picked the bones out of a dispirited display after the break. And the United fans weren’t any more complimentary either in their player ratings, as collated by the Manchester Evening News.
David De Gea, not for the first time this season, emerged with the best rating out of all the United players with a 6.1. Sancho, whose superb goal had levelled things up momentarily in the first half, was the only other player to come away with some relative credit.
In all, just five players managed to escape with a rating of four or above. Anthony Elanga earned a 4.4, Paul Pogba got a 4.2, and Bruno Fernandes just about managed to scrape through with a 4.0.
The rest of the ratings make for very sorry reading, with the midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Fred being awarded 3.7 and 3.5 respectively. Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof and Alex Telles both earned 3.5s for their performances in defence.
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, March 19.
Harry Maguire has urged his Manchester United teammates to 'stick together' following their elimination from the Champions League on Tuesday.
Manchester United supporters are predicting that Erik ten Hag might have taken a step closer to the Old Trafford dugout after Ajax were eliminated from the Champions League.
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire needs a dose of "luck" to help him get his career back on track.
Manchester United will be looking to progress to the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 when they face Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their last-16 showdown at Old Trafford this evening.
Manchester United fans are hoping to see Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford make the most of their opportunities against Tottenham this afternoon.
Manchester City fans have been reacting with glee after Kevin De Bruyne gave them an early lead in the derby against Manchester United.
Manchester United made the worst possible start to this afternoon's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, falling behind inside just five minutes.
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he will be supporting Manchester United against Manchester City this weekend.
Manchester United fans are split after the latest development surrounding Anthony Martial.
Manchester United fans are split on whether they would be happy with Ralf Rangnick as the club’s permanent manager.
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes Ralf Rangnick's gameplan for Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday should dictate whether or not club captain Harry Maguire makes the starting line-up.
Manchester United have been credited with an interest in both Cody Gakpo and Joao Palhinha.
Manchester United fans couldn’t help but poke fun at Leeds after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure was confirmed.
Manchester United will be looking to avenge their sobering defeat to Watford earlier this season when they welcome the Hornets to Old Trafford on Saturday.
When it comes to Mauricio Pochettino, there is one common concern among many Manchester United fans over the Argentinian becoming their next permanent manager.
Manchester United supporters have hailed teenager Anthony Elanga after he scored his first-ever Champions League goal to draw United level against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
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