The Red Devils suffered a heavy loss in one of their most important games of the seasons while losing their top-four spot.
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 4-1 in a Premier League game on Sunday. The Citizens used United’s terrible defensive form while their opponents struggled to show any signs of intensity in their attacks.
Braces from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez won the game against United, whose goal came from Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils slipped to fifth place on the table, giving their top-four spot to an in-form Arsenal side.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Man United legend Roy Kean gave his verdict on the Red Devils’ performance.
“The worst thing that you could say about United is that they gave up,” Keane said. “In any game if you give up, it’s unforgivable really. The beauty of top-level sport is that there’s no hiding place.
“We saw all of United’s shortcomings today. Man City were very good in the second half but there are ways to lose football matches. You’ve got players not putting in performances and players not running back. They stopped running and they gave up. I don’t understand it.
“The manager will be criticised about his tactics, but players not running back when you’re playing for Man Utd is really unacceptable. They threw the towel in, which is shameful.”
He added: “Who’s running that dressing room? These guys seem more bothered about, ‘How am I looking? How’s my hair looking? Are my boots nice?’ You leave your ego at the door when you play for Man United.
“I’m looking at the United fans and they’re not daft. They’re watching their team and seeing they’re not fighting. There are no excuses.
“There will be statements, I have no doubt, over the next few days but we all know who will making them through their teams and on Twitter and all that nonsense. I don’t care about any of that.
“It’s what you say on the pitch that matters.”
United will now prepare to face Tottenham in their next league game. It remains to be seen whether Ranginck’s side can have Ronaldo in time for the home game.
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