Former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer believes Manchester United's work rate out of possession will be a fundamental reason why they will struggle this season.
Shearer made the admission after watching United fall to a fourth defeat in their last six Premier League matches at the hands of arch rivals Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime.
An early own-goal from Eric Bailly, who turned Joao Cancelo's cross into his own net, and a close-range finish from Bernardo Silva fired City into a two-goal lead before half time at Old Trafford.
In truth, it was another poor showing from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who gift-wrapped City both of their goals with some terrible defensive work.
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