Erik ten Hag told how to save Harry Maguire's career as Jonny Evans makes Man United admission

Cristiano Ronaldo’s purported conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson is ‘not out of the ordinary’ according to Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Ralf Rangnick’s side’s promising 1-1 home draw with Chelsea and 3-0 victory against Brentford was followed up with a dismal 4-0 drubbing away to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Manchester United are now in their "natural place" such is the nature of their incredible downward decline.The disgraced Red Devils were put to the sword against Brighton on Saturday as the Seagulls recorded their first home win since Boxing Day. The 4-0 thumping condemns United to their worst ever Premier League season - Ralf Rangnick's side can now only achieve a maximum points tally of 61, three less than their previous low in David Moyes' solitary season in charge."It will never be seen as acceptable but right now, this is United's natural place in the modern Premier League — chasing Champions League qualification," wrote Crouch in his column for the Daily Mail.

Manchester United's 4-0 defeat to Brighton and says Sir Alex Ferguson would have ripped into his dressing room had he been in charge.United suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats of the Premier League era on Saturday evening as Graham Potter's Brighton dished out a seaside walloping at the Amex Stadium.Moises Caicedo opened the scoring after 15 minutes, but the real damage was done early in the second half when Marc Cucurella, Pascal Gross and Leandro Trossard all scored in a devastating 11 minute spell for the hosts. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick looked powerless in his technical area as he watched this latest disaster unfold.

Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in considering forking out the eye-watering release clause for Villarreal star Pau Torres. The marauding centre-back, 25, is one of several options being weighed up by the United hierarchy as the Red Devils look to end their defensive woes.

As Manchester United's beaten and battered players waited for confirmation of Brighton's fourth goal at the Amex Stadium, their captain was making his point.

Rio Ferdinand has apologised to Jose Mourinho after the ex-Manchester United manager was mocked for claiming that clinching second spot in the Premier League with United was one of his 'biggest achievements'.United have struggled ever since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down back in 2013, but Mourinho did enjoy some success during his tenure at Old Trafford. The Portuguese chief won the Carabao Cup and the Europa League in his first season in Manchester but he was given the boot in 2018.Speaking a year later, Mourinho was ridiculed after claiming that his achievements at United ranked as one of the best in his career.

Erling Haaland has reportedly put pen to paper on a deal with Manchester City that will make earn him a hefty pay rise.The Borussia Dortmund star has been one of the most exciting young stars in world football over the past few seasons and is viewed as the final piece of the puzzle at the Etihad Stadium outfit. It is no secret that Pep Guardiola has been eager for City to sign a striker, as shown by their failed pursuit of Harry Kane last summer, and has been rewarded for his patience with one of the best in the business.The Times report that Haaland's overall wage will be worth a staggering £500,000, which will make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Chelsea should sign Harry Maguire and Harry Kane as part of Thomas Tuchel's summer rebuild under the club's new owners.The Blues have endured a testing season, which has seen them fall some way short of challenging Manchester City and Liverpool at the Premier League's summit, in addition to enduring a crisis away from the pitch. The sanctions imposed upon owner Roman Abramovich by the UK Government has derailed Chelsea's season, with Tuchel's side now in danger of being pipped to third place by Arsenal following the Blues' latest setback - a demoralising 2-2 draw with Wolves.However, news of Todd Boehly's impending takeover has offered the club a glimmer of hope going forward and the opportunity to restore some stability this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro has liked an Instagram post claiming her brother should have joined Manchester City before he rejected a move to the Etihad to join Manchester United last summer.United have endured their worst campaign since the 2013/14 season under David Moyes. And the Portuguese star, has often shown his frustrated side on the pitch this season, despite performing well personally.In his 30 league appearances for the side, Ronaldo has scored 18 goals but Ralf Rangnick's side have just taken 58 points in 37 games.

Incoming manager Erik ten Hag will not be able to come straight in and perform a 'quick fix' at Manchester United, due to the fundamental problems that await him. That's the damning message from ex-United captain turned pundit, Rio Ferdinand, as he offered up an honest take on the current situation at Old Trafford.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's reported move to Manchester City has been dubbed "unlikely". The Frenchman will be available on a free transfer in the summer as his second stint at Old Trafford comes to an end. Real Madrid, PSG and a return to Juventus could be on the cards with the European trio linked.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, May 8.

Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have no interest in selling Christopher Nkunku this summer amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Manchester United.

Manchester United have been in bad form this season, but one player who seemed to have come out of this season with his reputation intact, if not increased, has been David de Gea. The Spanish keeper had been in great shot-stopping form earlier in the season and seemed to have improved after a number of poor seasons at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have been told they should be "embarrassed" for their league position after falling behind Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham in the Champions League hunt.

Graeme Souness has slammed the Manchester United players for not dealing with the pressure after they were soundly beaten 4-0 by Brighton.

Tyson Fury has suggested Manchester United’s underperforming players should “f***ing retire” following their embarrassing defeat by Brighton on Saturday. United suffered their worst defeat of the season at the Amex Stadium as Brighton ran out 4-0 winners in the Premier League game.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Manchester United team-mates are set to be hit hard in their pockets due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.Some players will reportedly see their weekly salaries drop by up to 25 per cent next season after a deeply disappointing campaign at Old Trafford. Man United’s humbling 4-0 defeat to Brighton confirmed they are mathematically unable to qualify for Europe’s premier competition — and the cost is going to be felt by players such as Ronaldo.

Manchester United knew before their clash with Brighton & Hove Albion would make the 2021/22 season the club's worst since the inception of the Premier League in terms of points totals.The performance from the team in an abject 4-0 loss showed exactly why this team has managed to accrue such a meagre total.Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new manager from next season and while you could say the only way is up for this team after they reached a Premier League nadir, the Dutchman would have been concerned by so many aspects of the performance on the south coast on Saturday.United could still make it to 61 points if they win on the final day of the campaign at Crystal Palace, although that would leave them short of some of the worst efforts put together over a 38-game campaign.Here are the others that rival it...This season was always going to be a challenging one.After the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes filled the vacant position at Old Trafford and took charge of the champions. Is this the worst Manchester United team of the Premier League era? Let us know in the comments section below!However, Moyes missed out on a number of key transfer targets, ended up adding Marouane Fellaini in the summer and the team suffered badly, clearly lacking direction without the inspired leadership of Ferguson.Moyes was sacked before the end of the season when it was confirmed United could not qualify for the Champions League, triggering a managerial merry-go-round the club is still stuck on.The infamous Jose Mourinho third season.After finishing in second place the campaign before, there was an expectation that United would kick on to challenge for the Premier League.

Graeme Souness has agreed with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo's claim about the culture at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been discussing his Manchester United future with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson in private meetings.The Portuguese icon is understood to have enjoyed regular chats with the legendary Red Devils manager over cups of tea this season at their respective luxury Cheshire homes, according to The Mirror.Ronaldo, who lives close to Ferguson, has been a regular visitor at the Scotsman’s house while also hosting the Old Trafford hero at his own home. Ferguson is said to have been integral in the forward choosing United over rivals Manchester City last summer before he completed a £12.9million move.And Sir Alex is reportedly keen to protect Ronaldo’s Man United legacy once more by convincing him to stay beyond this season.