'Off the pace' - Peter Schmeichel criticises Manchester United summer signing after derby defeat

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Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel criticised midfielder Sofyan Amrabat following Sunday's 3-0 derby day defeat by Manchester City at Old Trafford.

City cruised to a third derby victory in the last four meetings thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. The Blues were 1-0 up by half-time, courtesy of a Haaland penalty, before adding to their tally after the restart.

United manager Erik ten Hag reacted to United being 1-0 down at the interval by making an offensive change in midfield, deciding to withdraw Amrabat, who joined the club on loan from Fiorentina on deadline day, and replace him with Mason Mount.

Amrabat had been booked in the first half, which possibly contributed to Ten Hag's thinking. READ MORE: United might need Marcus Rashford to do something he doesn't like READ MORE: United have two players to implement a style under Erik ten Hag However, City dictated the game for long spells, knocking the ball around with ease.