Four things Ralf Rangnick got wrong as Man Utd humiliated in Brighton demolition

Manchester United cult hero Kleberson believes his old club made a mistake sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and appointing a manager who has a completely different methodology to the Norwegian. United dismissed Solskjaer after a dismal 4-1 defeat to Watford in November, with the club seventh in the table and 12 points adrift of leaders Chelsea at the time.

Kevin De Bruyne's hat-trick goal at Wolves may have been unstoppable from the moment it left his weaker foot but it did bring to an end an astonishing sequence for the Belgian superstar. That strike was his first in 10 that hadn't given Manchester City the lead in a game.

Manchester City were thought of as the 'Noisy Neighbours'.In the nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson - who famously coined the label - departed, City have finished above Manchester United in the Premier League ever single season.United might always be 'bigger', but City are undeniably 'better' in almost every conceivable metric - and have been for almost a decade - and the enormous gulf between the two sides was illustrated after the Citizens' 5-1 thrashing of Wolves on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola's side currently have a goal difference 71 higher than Ralf Rangnick's struggling Red Devils, with City on +72 and United only just breaking even with +1."Imagine if we didn't buy Ronaldo," one United fan tweeted in response to the stat."And next season they have Haaland, goal difference of +100 incoming," a rival fan joked.United's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday embodied their wretched season, and aptly consigned them to their worst ever finish to a Premier League campaign.The club have arguably never looked more rudderless, and following years of poor spending, corporate mismanagement and tactical inefficiency, Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club seemingly can't come soon enough.What will the gap in goal difference be between City and Utd next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section belowHaving failed to replace Sergio Aguero over the summer following their lengthy but ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of Harry Kane, City went into the season with just one recognised striker - Gabriel Jesus.As such, there were concerns that there wouldn't be enough goals in the team, but it didn't take long for fans' fears to be allayed.

Cristiano Ronaldo's earnings have been laid bare by Forbes - and his Manchester United contract pockets him less than Neymar and Lionel Messi do from PSG.The American business magazine have released their list of the world's 10 highest-paid athletes for 2022, which accounts for on-field earnings and off-field earnings. And the trio of football megastars feature prominently.Ronaldo is third with $60million (£49m) from his salary, plus bonuses and prize money.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous SIU celebration during Manchester United’s FA Youth Cup victory on Wednesday.The Spaniard, 17, found the back of the net with a 77th-minute penalty - United’s second goal during their 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest - and proceeded to emulate the superstar with the subsequent move. The goal was quite fortuitous as Garnacho appeared to be brought down on the edge of the box by Zach Abbott rather than inside it.Garnacho added to his first goal and Rhys Bennett's opener to cancel out Joshua Powell’s level for the away side, as United clinched their 11th FA Youth Cup title.A record 67,492 were at Old Trafford to witness the final, a huge leap from the previous best of about 37,000 against Arsenal in 2007.

Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson is worried that Marcus Rashford may look to leave the club this summer.

Manchester United cult icon Kleberson reckons Erling Haaland is "better off" at Manchester City and wants his old club to now target Benfica hotshot Darwin Nunez. United missed out on the chance to sign Haaland when he was at RB Salzburg, with then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to bring the forward who he managed at Molde to Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag's plans to revamp Manchester United's midfield have been left in chaos before he has even taken charge at Old Trafford. Ten Hag will replace Ralf Rangnick as United boss in June and is keen to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has already told Manchester City's latest addition Erling Haaland what he must do to avoid being a Premier League flop.

Newcastle United have been told they need to sign Jesse Lingard this summer if they’re to challenge for Europe next season.

The Manchester City club shop will already be bracing to stock up on Erling Haaland shirts after the Premier League champions confirmed they have reached a deal in principle for the striker.

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.

Crisiano Ronaldo cut a very frustrated and fed up character during and after Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face a big pay cut due to Manchester United's abysmal league form.The Red Devils were destroyed over the weekend as their defence opened up against Brighton, and the south coast upstarts banged in four goalsA dumbfounded Ronaldo, with his United future in doubt, was seen laughing in disbelief as his side wilted in the face of pressure from the Seagulls.The Portuguese veteran may not be laughing at his paycheck soon, thanks to a reported contract clause that means he will face a hefty pay cut in the near future.The contract reportedly states that if United fail to qualify for the Champions League, some players will receive a whopping 25% slash to their pay.It means the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's weekly wage may drop from £385,000 a week down to a measly £288,000.

David Beckham has claimed the Manchester United players have "done what they can do best" amid the club's dreadful form this season.The Red Devils were comfortably beaten by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, with the 4-0 defeat condemning United to their lowest points tally in the Premier League era. United are also now unable to qualify for next season's Champions League as a result of the defeat, with fourth placed Arsenal now out of reach with just one match left.Beckham, who was attending Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, was asked for his thoughts on his old club's poor season.Speaking to Sky Sports, the former England captain explained: "It's been a tough end to the season.