Marcus Rashford should be dropped by Man Utd says Carragher as Scholes fires warning

Manchester United might have to contend with an unhappy Marcus Rashford this summer, who is looking to leave.The England international is said to be considering his options ahead of the transfer window and has grown concerned with life under Ralf Rangnick.Though the German coach will leave his interim role as manager at Old Trafford at the end of the season, the Guardian report that Rashford has fallen down the pecking order.Anthony Elanga is now a preferred option to the 24-year-old, while Jadon Sancho now comfortably owns a spot in the starting XI.But where could Rashford end up in the summer if he does leave United?Perhaps the most favourable destination for Rashford would be Arsenal, a club that appear to be on the up under Mikel Arteta and are desperate for a striker.The Gunners have been in fine form in recent weeks and are the most likely to finish in the top four from the rest of the teams below Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.Arteta has made signing a forward a priority in the summer, though Rashford is seen more of a winger these days, but Arsenal’s fluid frontline would be suitable for a player that likes to drift in from out wide.There is plenty of speculation that there could be some changes to Chelsea’s attack this summer with Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku all linked with moves away.The Blues are blessed with plenty of striking options but could see Rashford as an ideal replacement for anyone that is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge.However, whether Thomas Tuchel can promise the United ace the game-time he would demand is another matter with the German fond of rotating his options.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has dropped a hint on social media over the mystery surrounding his absence from the Manchester derby.The 37-year-old was left out of the Manchester United squad to face Manchester City on Sunday by manager Ralf Rangnick and was not present at the Etihad Stadium.Fans had speculated that the Portuguese forward may have picked up an injury in training or been ill, with reports claiming he has flown to his native Portugal.However, his sister Katia Aveiro has now liked a post on Instagram that claims Ronaldo is neither injured or ill and that his absence was for tactical reasons.The post argued that Rangnick had decided against selecting Ronaldo in order to play with a more defensive style for the short trip to the Premier League champions.It was the first time since his return to Old Trafford that Ronaldo had missed a league match for reasons other than injury.He has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances since signing from Juventus at the end of the summer transfer window, but doubts remain over his future.Should Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United in the summer? Let us know in the comments section below.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Harry Maguire would be best-advised not to pick up any copies of the national newspapers after Manchester United’s defeat in Sunday’s derby.

Gary Lineker appeared to aim a cheeky dig at Roy Keane and Gary Neville in the aftermath of Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.Ralf Rangnick's visitors were totally outclassed at the Etihad as a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez secured all three points for the hosts. United's sorry performance prompted the usual inquest from former Old Trafford heroes after the match - something jokily predicted by Match of the Day host Lineker.

Gary Neville hit out at recently departed chief executive Ed Woodward after Manchester United’s dismal 4-1 derby day defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United’s dreadful derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday reportedly left his team-mates ‘surprised’.The Portuguese superstar missed the Manchester derby with a hip flexor injury, with the Red Devils going on to be smashed by their fierce rivals. It was an embarrassing performance from Ralf Rangnick’s side, with the German admitting after the game that he had no idea when Ronaldo would return from the sidelines.

Manchester United fans were left angry and frustrated as United lost 4-1 against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Goalkeeper David de Gea has sent a powerful message to Manchester United's supporters following Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, becoming the first United player to break his silence on social media since the game in the process.

Manchester United were accused of "giving up" against Manchester City after standing around and watching their opponents knock the ball about in the closing stages.United were hammered out of sight at the Etihad, with a brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez sealing a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts. Despite the one-sided scoreline, Ralf Rangnick's side had their moments and equalised through Jadon Sancho after going behind early on in the contest. But when Mahrez made it 3-1 on 68 minutes, United's heads dropped, and their lack of intensity and desire was clear for all to see - not least Gary Neville.

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.