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Gary Neville has admitted that he would be "stunned" if Ralf Rangnick is in charge of Manchester United next season.

Manchester United will be ashamed at the fact that Manchester City didn't even have to 'work that hard' to thump them on Sunday.Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace apiece to seal an emphatic 4-1 win for Pep Guardiola's side.De Bruyne fired City into a fifth minute lead, only for Jadon Sancho to net a stunning goal to restore parity.But United faded badly after the break and put in a limp second half display to cap an awful afternoon for Ralf Rangnick's side. And Schmeichel believes that the way that City strolled to success will sting United the most."It is a good reflection of this game," the United icon said after the match."The difference in quality and willingness to do what is needed was evident.

Gary Neville has labelled Manchester United's display at Manchester City as 'disgraceful' after a 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

Harry Maguire was hammered for the part he played in Manchester City's second goal against Manchester United on Sunday - with many saying he 'turned his back' on the danger.The United skipper and England international has come under fire for his performances under Ralf Rangnick, with many thinking he would be dropped for the derby.Having been picked to start alongside Victor Lindelof as Raphael Varane tested positive for Covid, it didn't take long for Kevin De Bruyne to score the opener.With that strike going through the legs of Maguire and past David de Gea, the central defender was again at fault following Jadon Sancho's equaliser. Following Phil Foden's fine run and strike at goal, Maguire was left with his back to the ball after it was parried by his colleague - Bernardo Silva had a shot of his own before De Bruyne fired home.One Twitter user said of Maguire after watching the footage back: "Mental how bad that is."With a second saying: "I don't understand what he is doing??"And a third agreeing: "How’s he not clearing that…"Should Manchester United change their captain? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRoy Keane was just as annoyed at the United defence, saying at the break: "It’s sloppy, too casual at the back (on De Bruyne’s second goal)."Aaron Wan-Bissaka not going to win the header, Anthony Elanga too casual, it’s frustrating because United have done some decent stuff."But the concentration and intensity for the two goals has not been good enough."United went on to concede twice through Riyad Mahrez in the second-half, with Maguire booked as United flopped to a damaging 4-1 defeat.

Manchester United slumped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Manchester City to leave their top-four hopes hanging by a thread.Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace apiece to put a severe dent in United's Champions League aspirations on a sobering afternoon at the Etihad.United were carved open after just five minutes, with De Bruyne finding space in the box to fire the hosts into an early lead.But United fired back through Jadon Sancho, who finished a slick, sweeping move in style.Unfortunately for Ralf Rangnick's side, that parity only lasted five minutes before De Bruyne was left in acres of space to stab home his second goal of the afternoon.And Mahrez killed the game off in the 69th minute by volleying home a sensational strike before netting again in added time.Daily Star Sport looks at the big calls Rangnick got wrong on a disappointing afternoon at the Etihad...Five things he got wrong...Despite loading his team with central midfielders, Rangnick could only watch as De Bruyne dominated the derby.City's Belgian maestro was afforded all the time and space in the world to pick his spot inside United's penalty area for both of his goals.United couldn't cope with his movement and passing - but they did little to try and stop him.Scott McTominay and Fred failed to get anywhere near the City playmaker, who ran rings around City's bitter rivals.And it was ultimately United's soft centre that scuppered their hopes of taking anything from Sunday's showdown.What did you make of Man Utd's performance against Man City? Give us your thoughts in the comments section.Rangnick rolled the dice by opting against selecting a traditional striker for the crunch clash - and it was a gamble that failed to pay off.While

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed that Edinson Cavani ruled himself out of selection for the Manchester Derby despite being fit for training last week. The striker was not in the squad for the Red Devil''s short trip to the Etihad, even though Rangnick had indicated that he would be fit for the crucial game against Manchester City.

Manchester United and Manchester City was suspended for a medical emergency. Medical staff rushed to the stands as players awaited instructions from the referee.

Ralf Rangnick has hinted that he already 'knows who he wants' to replace him as Manchester United's new boss.And he's refused to rule out Erik ten Hag, as speculation persists that the Dutchman is Rangnick's top choice for the role.Rangnick was handed the reins on an interim basis after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was axed back in November.The German is set to move from the dugout into a two-year consultancy role at the end of the season - meaning he'll have a big say in who succeeds him at Old Trafford. Rangnick revealed that he's already made his mind up about the vacancy, although he's not yet discussed it with the United hierarchy.He told Sky Sports: "So far we haven't at all spoken about that, nobody, not just [United football director] John Murtough but nobody else, we haven't had that topic in the last weeks and months since I'm here.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence could help the side beat Manchester City.Ronaldo is not in the matchday squad for the widely-anticipated Manchester Derby owing to injury, according to reports.And despite him being the club’s top goal soccer this season, Neville feels that him not being there is “not a huge loss.”The Sky Sports pundit is normally a huge fan of the superstar - but in this instance, against Pep Guardiola’s club who like to dominate possession, Neville feels as though Ronaldo is better served out the side anyway.

Gary Neville has admitted he has doubts over whether Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are suitable for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for the game against Manchester City for tactical reasons, according to reports. The Manchester United player is not part of Ralf Rangnick ’s side for the game at the Eithad, with many reports suggesting that he has been ruled out of the game through injury.

Shaun Wright-Phillips has highlighted where Manchester City can exploit Manchester United in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Bernardo Silva has insisted he doesn’t pay any attention to stats as he brushed off rival fans’ criticisms. The Portuguese star has been one of City’s standout players this season. The 27-year-old has bounced back following a somewhat disappointing campaign last season to once again nail down a place in Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester United are looking at Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl to become their new manager over the summer.Ralf Rangnick is currently in the United hot seat, but only on an interim basis after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked last year.

Manchester United have added Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl to their managerial shortlist as the pursuit of a permanent head coach continues.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he will be supporting Manchester United against Manchester City this weekend.

Manchester City will host the second Manchester derby of the season on Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United visit the Etihad in the Premier League.

Ralf Rangnick wants to sign RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku - for the second time. The Manchester United boss took the France forward to Germany from Paris Saint-Germain, when he made him his first signing for Leipzig three years ago.

Liverpool fans are ready to put one rivalry aside as another takes centre stage when it comes to backing a team in Sunday's Manchester derby.

River Plate's director of football has claimed that there is no truth to the rumour regarding Edinson Cavani joining the club at the end of the season.

Former Man City defender Micah Richards has made his prediction ahead of his old club taking on United in the Manchester derby.