Paul Scholes names Bruno Fernandes' best position for Manchester United

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.

Former midfielder Roy Keane has suggested that Manchester United's players are not giving their all for Ralf Rangnick due to his status as interim manager.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick insists he has no reason to dispute the cause behind Cristiano Ronaldo's absence for the 4-1 thrashing by City and insisted it would be unhelpful to be 'frustrated' by the continued absence of Edinson Cavani.

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 fans heaped praise on Bruno Fernandes for his part in Jadon Sancho's goal against Manchester City - with some even saying he deserved an assist of his own. Sancho equalised midway through the first half after Kevin De Bruyne had put the hosts ahead early on.

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 United, but he still ranks among the world’s best goalscorers.The Portuguese superstar remains the Red Devils top scorer this term, having also finished with the most goals in Serie A last year.Despite being 37-years-old, Ronaldo is still capable of performing at the highest level, with United’s interim boss Ralf Rangnick making him his first-choice striker at Old Trafford.A new list showing the highest scorers after turning 30 in the top five European leagues has also shown Ronaldo’s remarkable ability to continue to star in the Premier League.The top 10 of the list comprises players from across Europe, with the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga all featured.At number 10 on the list is Luis Suarez, who has scored 103 goals in the 168 games he has played since turning 30 in 2017, across spells at Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.The next man up also spent his seasons since turning 30 entirely in La Liga, with Artiz Aduriz having hit the back of the net 104 times in 269 games for Valencia and Athletic Bilbao.Italian icon Luca Toni comes in at eight, scoring 104 goals in 227 games for the likes of Bayern Munich, Juventus and Hellas Verona.Who do you think is the best player of all time? Let us know in the comments section...Another Italian, Fabio Quagliarella, sits just above Toni, firing in 108 times in the 288 games and nine years since he turned 30,Roma legend Francesco Totti just misses out on a place in the top five, having hit 125 goals in the 279 games he played after turning 30 until his retirement.Robert Lewandowski should move higher than his current fifth place, having scored an astonishing 125 goals in the three years since his 30th birthday.Ronaldo’s fellow superstar Lionel Messi is

Ralf Rangnick has admitted Manchester United might find it harder to attract players this summer if they do not secure a return to the Champions 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.