Casemiro sends message to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after Man City defeat

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Manchester United midfield enforcer Casemiro has admitted the Ineos Group should use Manchester City as "a mirror" in their attempts to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.

United were beaten 3-1 by their cross-city rivals in Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium, leaving them 11 points off the top four with just 11 games remaining.

Despite taking the lead through a stunning goal from Marcus Rashford, the Reds were outclassed in the second half, conceding three times without issuing a response.

City enjoyed 72 per cent of the possession after half-time and restricted United to just one shot. The Reds were forced deeper and deeper as Pep Guardiola's side turned the screw. READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's task at United is becoming clearer READ MORE: Erik ten Hag's substitutions further undermine his position at United It was yet another reminder of the gulf between the two clubs, though new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently vowed to knock City "off their perch" following completion of his 27.7 per cent stake in the club last month.