Ralf Rangnick pinpoints key Man Utd problem and makes top four admission about Chelsea

Leeds fan delivered a savage message to Cristiano Ronaldo before their match with Manchester United.The cheeky supporter was spotted holding up a homemade cardboard sign asking for Ronaldo's attention.But unlike most boys and girls of that age, the fan didn't want the Portuguese's forward's shirt; oh no.He wanted CR7 to ask Raphinha for his shirt instead, in what must have come as a savage blow for the United star's ego.The sign read: "Cristiano can you ask Raphinha to give me his shirt please."Football fans on Twitter loved the cheeky chappy Leeds fan and replied underneath applauding his audacity.One person wrote: "Kid's a legend!"Someone else said: "Class this is."A third person commented: "This kid is going places."While another user chimed in with: "This is the type of s***housing I'm here for. The future is in good hands.

Ralf Rangnick and strengthened United's grip of fourth place in the Premier League table. But Schmeichel insists the win proves nothing and that his former club still have a lot of work to do before people can consider them to be a genuine force in English football again.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes Jadon Sancho is starting to grow into his role at Old Trafford following his performance in Sunday afternoon's 4-2 win over Leeds.

Manchester United were made to fight hard for all three points at Elland Road to move them four points clear in the race for fourth place.

Bolton Wanderers now have other options to turn to in central midfield and there may well be times now where they are not as reliant on MJ Williams starting as they once were, Ian Evatt believes.

Ralf Rangnick admits he did not send on Fred and Anthony Elanga with the expectation they would have goalscoring impacts for Manchester United at Leeds.

Manchester United fan-base found themselves double taking on Harry Maguire’s twitter photo. The United captain tweeted a photograph of himself celebrating his opening goal in Ralf Rangnick’s side’s 4-2 away victory against fierce rivals Leeds United.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has highlighted the progress that his team has made following their 4-2 win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United folklore after his brilliant cameo from the bench.Ralf Rangnick introduced the Swedish hitman from the bench in-place of Jesse Lingard during United’s 4-2 away victory against Leeds United. The 19-year-old had an almost instant impact, as he finished off a free-flowing United counterattack to sweep home the Reds’ fourth goal at Elland Road.His effort had even greater significance, he was struck in the back of the head by a coin that was hurled by the Leeds supporters, while the Reds were celebrating their third goal,But after he put the game beyond Marcelo Bielsa’s side, Elanga rubbed extra salt in the wounds by staring down the Leeds’ supporter after his effort.And it is fair to say that the whole United fan appreciated his “ballsy” move in front of one of their fiercest rivals.“The Balls on the lad, how does he run so fast,” said one supporter.“Gets hit by something and then scores.

Ralf Rangnick has revealed how Paul Tierney fired back at his complaints over a foul on Bruno Fernandes during Manchester United's 4-2 win over Leeds.United got one over on their bitter rivals in a fiesty clash at Elland Road to nudge themselves back into the top four.Harry Maguire and Fernandes fired United into a two-goal lead at the break before Leeds hit back with two goals in 24 seconds at the start of the second half.Rangnick sent on Fred and Anthony Elanga after the break and they both found the net to settle an enthralling affair that saw nine yellow cards issued by Tierney.And after the match, Rangnick opened up on the response he got from Tierney after he quizzed the referee over a challenge on Fernandes in the build-up to Leeds shock equaliser.Although the United chief was unhappy, Leeds goal stood and helped set up an enthralling finale.Rangnick said: "I spoke to the referee after the game about that tackle on Bruno before they scored the equaliser and I said, 'listen, in Germany, they wouldn't have even asked VAR' and the referee said to me, quite funnily, 'listen, this is probably why you had to come to England'."Despite issuing nine cautions, Tierney attempted to let the play flow as much as possible in the abysmal conditions in Yorkshire.What did you make of Man Utd's performance against Leeds? Let us know in the comments section.United showed commendable character to rebound after throwing away their two-goal advantage.And Rangnick was proud of how his side weathered the storm, both figuratively and literally, in the second half."It was very intense," said the United chief.

Manchester United hero Gary Neville has been accused of 'making excuses' for Cristiano Ronaldo after he had another performance to forget despite their win over Leeds.The Sky Sports pundit watched his former side win 4-2 against their rivals having thrown away a two-goal lead after Ronaldo missed a huge chance to open the scoring.Following Luke Shaw's throw down the line, Paul Pogba eased past Adam Forshaw into the box before squaring for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo saw his shot saved by the diving Illan Meslier, leaving fans at home baffled as to how he didn't score, but Neville offering an explanation after initial surprise.Neville said on air: "How has he not scored?"It was brilliant from Pogba but Ronaldo couldn't quite get enough on it. It was a big chance."Before adding: "Maybe that's a little behind Cristiano Ronaldo and he's just not able to get the purchase he wants on it."Will Ronaldo win another major trophy with Man Utd? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith one fan saying in response: "Gary Neville said that the Pogba pass was a touch behind.

Manchester United attacker Anthony Elanga looked as though he was hit by an object during his side’s 4-2 win over Leeds.In the first game in front of fans between the two at Elland Road since October 2003, the teenager dropped to the floor holding his head after Fred gave United a 3-2 lead in the 70th minute and the team celebrated by the corner flag. It looked as though the object was a coin thrown by a fan.Elanga, who was only on the pitch for three minutes after Ralf Rangnick substituted him on, was hurt by the object and subsequently received medical attention.

Bruno Fernandes was hailed by Manchester United supporters for his involvement in their fourth goal against Leeds on Sunday as Anthony Elanga put the game to bed.The Portugal international midfielder played a key role as Ralf Rangnick's side threw away a two-goal lead before adding another two goals at Elland Road.His most notable impact after scoring the second of the game was in setting up Elanga to make the score 4-2 after 87 minutes, having flicked the ball over Pascal Struijk before knocking the ball past Luke Ayling.With Elanga then sliding the ball past the despairing Illan Meslier, supporters went back to credit Fernandes as he gets back to his best in the Premier League.One fan wrote: "What a brilliant player he is. That flick was exceptional!!"With a second adding: "Don’t wanna jinx but Bruno of old is back."A third continued: "Imagine not rating Bruno Fernandes, phenomenal player."With a fourth concluding: "I don’t think any midfielder can do this in any league."Will Manchester United finish in the top four this season? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionFormer England winger Chris Waddle then said of the goal on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Another good goal.

Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United's pulsating 4-2 win at Leeds United was the 'best reply' to reports of disruption in the dressing room.

Harry Maguire has revealed that Manchester United players were told they had to score more goals in order to defeat Leeds United at half-time.

Ralf Rangnick made a number of eyebrow-raising changes ahead of the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash but his tinkering just about paid off.Harry Maguire opened the scoring at a sodden Elland Road with his first Red Devils goal in over a year to silence his doubters before Bruno Fernandes headed in a second on the stroke of half-time.Two Leeds goals in the space of a minute then flipped the game on its head.Rodrigo's mishit cross floated over a hapless David De Gea before Raphinha sparked bedlam at Elland Road tapping in from a drilled Dan James cross.United then reclaimed the lead thanks to Fred's smashed effort before Anthony Elanga sealed the vital three points for United late on.Daily Star Sport takes a look at three big calls that Rangnick got right and the one he got wrong in the crucial win...And three things he got right...Paul Pogba has made an impressive return from injury in recent weeks and looked a powerful presence in the first half against Leeds on Sunday.It was therefore a surprise to see the Frenchman pulled off after 67 minutes with Marcelo Bielsa's side having fought back from two goals down.Rangnick replaced him for Fred and it proved to be an inspired substitution.The Brazilian smashed home after receiving the ball from Sancho to regain United's lead a matter of moments after his entrance.While many questioned the decision to make the midfield change with the scores locked at 2-2, it proved to be the decisive moment.Anthony Elanga then added to Rangnick's substitute delight, grabbing the fourth late on with a slotted finish.Will Manchester United finish in the top four this season? Let us know in the comments section.Harry Maguire has been on the back end of some heavy criticism this season,

Gary Neville was full of praise for Harry Maguire after Manchester United's much-maligned captain on Sunday scored his first Premier League goal of the season to open the scoring against Leeds United.

Manchester United face historic rivals Leeds United on Sunday, as the Reds look for another crucial three points in the top four race.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has admitted that it wasn't until recently that he fully understood the size of the club's rivalry with Leeds United.

Manchester United’s huge Premier League match away to Leeds United, Edinson Cavani was spotted at the Amir Kahn vs Kell Brook fight.The United hitman was already ruled out of the Reds’ huge match against their fierce rivals by Ralf Rangnick.A niggling groin injury and stomach bug will see the former Paris Saint-Germain ace miss the encounter with Marcelo Bielsa’s side, according to the United boss.Cavani has missed United’s last two Premier League matches against Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion.And with the striker missing the affair at Elland Road due to illness and his groin injury, United fans were less than pleased to see him at the AO Arena. “Can’t even bother turning up to United games but makes it to the boxing…” said one frustrated supporter.

Manchester United are reportedly starting to accept that bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford has done more damage than good.Ronaldo left Juventus last summer, and he received a heroes welcome when he touched down in Manchester, even notching twice on his debut.However, seven months later, according to reports, Ronaldo is at the centre of a storm of dressing room politics and poor performances.According to the Sunday Mirror, Ronaldo could walk away from United, for a second time, should the Red Devils not qualify for the Champions League.And United will not stand in the way of the Portuguese star.The report claims that the feeling inside of United is that Ronaldo has become a sideshow.It was hoped that Ronaldo could fire United back into Premier League contention, and with it a good showing in the Champions League.But, at 37, Ronaldo has started to show his age with inconsistent performances for Ralf Rangnick's side.And Ronaldo has often proved to be the weak cog in Rangnick's pressing machine. Do you think Ronaldo's return to United has been a success? Let us know in the comments section United are currently facing a mass exodus over the summer.Edinson Cavani, who looked set to leave last summer, will move on from Old Trafford this summer - with a return to South America looking likely.While Anthony Martial is keen not to return to Manchester after impressing on loan at Sevilla.Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, and Juan Mata will all be out of contract in June too.