Rio Ferdinand launches staunch defence of Ralf Rangnick's record as Manchester United boss

Manchester United striker Rashford is going through one of the worst slumps of his career so far. The England star has scored just five goals all season and found the back of the net just twice since October.Rashford was hauled off following another woeful performance in United's 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week, with some fans now calling for him to be axed from the side altogether.Rashford missed the start of the season following a shoulder operation in the wake of England's Euro 2020 campaign.But Rangnick insists Rashford is not injured and that there is no obvious reason why he is struggling so badly to perform.United's interim boss said: "He is definitely not injured.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is expected to freshen up the team for Saturday's Premier League fixture at home to Watford.

Former striker Michael Owen believes Erik ten Hag would bring the structure that Manchester United are desperately in need of if he was to be appointed the club's next manager.

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Manchester United will be without Scott McTominay and Edinson Cavani against Watford.

Ukraine following the invasion of Russia. Rangnick, who worked in Moscow before joining United in November, has backed UEFA's decision to move the Champions League Final from Russia to France.And he has called on world leaders to find a solution to the escalating conflict in eastern Europe.The German coach said: "The situation is desperately sad."I think everybody will think similarly about that, it's just an incredible situation that we have a kind of war in Europe.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Ralf Rangnick to make a change to the Manchester United side to help both himself and the team. For his usual standards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in shocking form in recent weeks.He has scored just one goal since the turn of the year and endued his longest drought in front of goal in his club career since 2009 when he first left the Red Devils for Real Madrid.United have remained hard to beat yet uninspired themselves, prompting an emergency meeting between Rangnick and his senior players following the 1-1 draw with Southampton earlier this month.According to The Athletic, Ronaldo was most vocal of those present and pushed the idea of him having a strike partner.Playing two up top is a system that has been used on and off by United this season.It was first deployed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham last October as the 37-year-old was flanked by Edinson Cavani in a 4-4-2.Rangnick briefly tested it following his appointment in a 4-2-2-2 but the tactic was ditched following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on January 3.Man Utd fans - which formation do you want to see? Let us know in the comments section.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.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down the fact that his side have two games in hand on Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish after moving to within one point of them in the Premier League table.

As of yet, Manchester United have had no luck in their hunt for a new permanent manager.

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Jamie Carragher over Manchester United's decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

It's startling how much one player's absence can make such a difference.

Arsenal.However, former Gunner, Lee Dixon’s praise for the centre-back duo seemed to immediately jinx Gabriel and Mikel Arteta’s side as a whole.A sloppy back pass from the Brazilian defender plunged his goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale into trouble, as Wolves striker Hwang Hee-Chan nipped past and tapped the ball into an empty net. Fortunately, Gabriel and Dixon’s blushes were spared as Nicolas Pepe's second half strike and a last minute own goal by Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa gave the north Londoners a vital 2-1 victory.But the match, and quite possible their top four hopes, were almost sidelined, after the former Arsenal defender compared White and Gabriel to Arsenal Invincibles Martin Keown, Tony Adams, and Steve Bould.

Manchester United are keen to land free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer.

Steve McManaman has claimed that he would be 'shocked' if Paul Pogba were to join a Premier League rival when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Harry Maguire is both rightly criticised but also wrongly never praised, according to a former Manchester United defender.

Manchester United’s newest kid on the block, Anthony Elanga, is thriving this season.

Jamie Carragher has insisted Manchester United need "something better" than Marcus Rashford in a brutal TV interview.The ex-Liverpool ace, 44, also claimed that the England star "doesn't warrant being in the team" on current form.Rashford, 24, had a horror show for Man Utd against Atletico Madrid with several misplaced passes and aimless runs before being substituted in the 75th-minute for Anthony Elanga.And the late switch proved to be a masterstoke by United boss Ralf Rangnick as the teenager bagged a crucial equaliser at the Wanda Metropolitano.When speaking to CBS Sports, Carragher slammed Rashford's Champions League showing whilst stating the OBE winger needs to be dropped from the starting 11.

KATE Ferdinand has shared a rare snap with baby Cree as they twinned in matching cream coats. The 30-year-old cosied up to her adorable tot with Manchester United legend husband, Rio Ferdinand, 43, as they played outside.

Jamie Carragher have shared their contrasting views on how Manchester United should deal with Marcus Rashford’s poor form of late. The winger has scored four goals and assisted two so far this season, though those tallies mask how some of his performances have fallen well below the expectation for a player of his quality.Rashford has looked out of confidence this season, with his displays lacking the pace and punch that they once had.

When it comes to Mauricio Pochettino, there is one common concern among many Manchester United fans over the Argentinian becoming their next permanent manager.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has hailed interim manager Ralf Rangnick after his substitutions changed the game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Nemanja Matic has admitted there was a 'mix of emotions' in Manchester United's dressing room after drawing with Atletico Madrid.