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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.

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.

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.

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.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba to join neighbours Manchester City.The soon-to-be free agent is being eyed up by Pep Guardiola, according to the Daily Mail. After six years of mediocrity with the Red Devils, his switch to serial winners City would send shockwaves through the city.But history has shown that anything is possible when the right deal is put on the table.

Champions League heartbreak, it appears Manchester City mean business in this summer's transfer window.Pep Guardiola's side were minutes away from securing their spot in a second successive Champions League final on Wednesday night before a late capitulation saw Real Madrid complete the most astonishing of comebacks. The dramatic defeat left the Spaniard looking shell-shocked as City's hopes of clinching Europe's greatest honour were once again shelved for another year.City will now have to wait until next season to give European glory another go, when it appears they may well be bigger and better than ever before.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, May 5.

Gary Neville used to go to bed at half-past eight every evening with a bowl of cereal, according to former team-mate Roy Keane. The Manchester United legend, 47, was well-renowned as the utmost professional during his playing career leading the Red Devils by example once Keane departed for Celtic after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson had a special fan in attendance at Old Trafford on Monday night as he signed autographs for Sam Allardyce – much to the delight of fans.Manchester United's famous ground is closed for another season after the final game of the season to be played there ended in a 3-0 win for the home side. Brentford were put to the sword to elevate moods among the supporters.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane was spotted at the Crucible on Monday watching the World Snooker Championships play out between Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Keane isn't the only fan - with one player sparking transfer rumours when he jetted to the Ally Pally to catch a glimpse of the action.

Manchester United's recruitment once Erik ten Hag's reign gets underway.Former Red Devils midfielder Fletcher was appointed technical director in March 2021 having returned to the club as a coach. He has survived the recent reshuffle which has seen senior scouts Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout and transfer negotiator Matt Judge all leave.Judge was often charged with meeting targets and their representatives.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was so tense that it turned “nasty” according to the super agent. Raiola, who passed away on Saturday aged 54, was one of football’s biggest characters, having represented the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mario Balotelli and Erling Haaland in his role as an agent. But it was his work with Paul Pogba which brought him into conflict with Ferguson.

Paul Pogba was surprised at the atmosphere at Elland Road when Manchester United played Leeds this season.

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been told to avoid Manchester United 'at all costs' amid interest from the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson heartbroken on the final day of the 2011/2012 season. United were seconds away from the Premier League title only for Sergio Aguero to score that famous goal against QPR.

Manchester United reportedly snubbed Sir Alex Ferguson's suggestion to sign Peterborough star Ronnie Edwards last summer.The Red Devils announced last week that Erik ten Hag will take over as club manager come the end of the season, and the current Ajax boss looks set to have quite the job on his hands. United have endured countless struggles this campaign and this summer will almost certainly consist of a squad overhaul as many of the club's underperforming crop are culled.It has now emerged that one rising star who United missed out on last summer was Posh defender Edwards - a teenage talent tipped for greatness by Ferguson.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson kept it brief as he gave his first verdict on the club's appointment of Erik ten Hag.The Red Devils confirmed last Thursday that Ten Hag will take over as the club's new permanent boss in the summer, with interim manager Ralf Rangnick set to move into an advisory role at Old Trafford.

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara wanted to join Manchester United before Jurgen Klopp's side expressed an interest, according to Rio Ferdinand.Thiago has been in wonderful form for the Quadruple chasing side of late. The Spanish maestro recorded more successful passes than Everton’s entire team during the Reds' dominant 2-0 victory in the Merseyside derby.These impressive passing statistics suggests the former Bayern Munich ace has finally found his magical feet, after an injury-ridden start to life at the club.

Manchester United’s appointment of Erik ten Hag has been further justified by a stat that reveals just how much the Dutchman could flourish at Old Trafford.It was confirmed last week that Ten Hag had been appointed on a three-year deal, and the current Ajax boss has an almighty task on his hands if he is to take the club back to where many feel it belongs. And with that, he is expected to tap into the club’s transfer funds in order to bring in the talent he requires that fits into his system.Though during his time at Ajax, Ten Hag often leaned on the club academy and wasn’t afraid to throw a youngster in at the deep end if he felt necessary.