Rio Ferdinand spots the key trait that is missing from Manchester United defence
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer centre-back Rio Ferdinand has slammed the lack of communication coming from Manchester United's defenders following Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
United, who face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday, conceded four or more goals for the fourth time this season, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne (2) and Riyad Mahrez (2) sealing an emphatic victory for the hosts.
The defeat was the latest horror show in what is proving to be a forgettable season for United, who are now a point behind Arsenal in the race for a top-four finish.
Although City's goals were all well-crafted in their own right, United will have been disappointed with the defending for the first three at the very least, especially the second, where it stemmed from a weak clearance by Anthony Elanga.
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