Neville – in the comments about the 1-1 draw that kept United in the sixth – says that his old team would like to reach the end of the season as soon as possible, but their upcoming games mean that they will not be able to to go “under the radar” – with games against Everton, Liverpool and Chelsea ensuring that there is no hiding place for Ralph Rangnik’s besieged team. Kelechi Iheanacho put the visitors in front of the day, nodding perfectly at James Madison over David de Gea after Fred was sent off in a United counterattack. Fred equalized three minutes later after Leicester failed to clear the ball, Bruno Fernandez shot from the edge of the box and the Brazilian sent the rebound after Casper Schmeichel drove it out. Madison was sent off for a foul on Rafael Varane, while another day Scott McTominey may have seen red rather than yellow because he caught Leicester playmaker with high lagging. United have struggled all along and are now four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, having played two games more – and are in serious danger of failing to secure a place in the Champions League next season. “Everyone gave their all,” Fernandez told Sky Sports. “I do not think there is anyone who did not give their all in the game. Nobody lacked the tension. We have to keep fighting. As I said before, we have to keep looking at our own games.” United did not have the edge without Cristiano Ronaldo, who lost due to illness, and a miserable performance brought a nasty verdict from Neville afterwards. Picture: Marcus Rasford entered the second half Asked on Saturday Night Football if United were out of the top four, he said: “I think so. The match started today after the international break. They should have started with a victory, but they did not. It was the way they painted. the game – it was very bad out there today. “Sometimes, teams can look a little rusty when they come back, but I thought the break would work for United, as I thought it would be good for the players to leave the club and then come back and give him the right. “Two months will be very long for these players and the United fans. It will be difficult in their remaining eight games if they continue in this form. It was so solid.” Picture: Fred equalized for Manchester United in the 66th minute Substitute Marcus Rasford, who strangely did not start despite the fact that Ronaldo was out, had a penalty claim one afternoon where any involvement of Harry Maguire was condemned by Leicester fans. The unavailability of Ronaldo and injured Edinson Cavani left United without a recognized center-forward, so Fernandes, who signed a new contract earlier this week, and Paul Pogba, who returned, reached the top of the pitch – with little result. Neville said: “He was very poor out there today and I had no clear idea what they were trying to do. I was having a hard time just before the game without a center forward.
Ranknik: Rasford is not confident
Man Utd interim coach Ralf Rangnick told Sky Sports: “In the end we are not happy with the result, but the second half was fine. “The only striker we had was Marcus Rashford. We knew Cristiano could not play this morning and we decided to start Paul Pogba. After 60 minutes we made the change and had a central striker on the pitch. “It’s no secret he hasn’t been confident in the last two weeks. In training he looks good, but it was a question between Paul and Marcus, we went with Paul.” “I know he played for form and confidence, but Cristiano Ronaldo to leave this morning and Paul Pogba to come in and United to change the game system as opposed to a direct exchange surprised me. Too many things about this club at the moment are uncertain. “Talks about Harry Maguire, Rasford, Ronaldo, Cavani, the new coach, Rangnik’s future – will he become a consultant or not? They just have to get to the end of the season, but it will not be easy as they have Everton out, Liverpool out, Chelsea in and Arsenal out. “It will not be possible to get on the radar as everyone is watching. It’s Manchester United. There is no hiding place and these players will have to pick themselves up.”
Fernandes: United’s standard must be higher
Bruno Fernandez asked Manchester United to raise the standards after the disappointing draw. United had no inspiration without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was sidelined due to illness, with his Portuguese compatriot Fernandes languishing in his critique of their appearance as he called for sharp improvements. “Everyone is disappointed,” he told MUTV. “This result was not the result we want, but there is nothing we can do now. Picture: Bruno Fernandes fights for the ball against Leicester “We have to look forward to the next game and understand that the level of this club must be getting better and we know we are capable of that.” Fernandez, who on Friday signed a new contract that connects him with United until 2026 with the option of another year, has come into focus after a dip in his own form this season. With Ronaldo and injured Edinson Cavani absent and Marcus Rasford on the bench, Fernandes was placed as a fake nine while returning Paul Pogba was playing higher on the pitch in a complementary role. United had a hard time creating many openings in the first half, where their best chance fell to Fernandes, who shot but had a hand in the equalizer three minutes after the delay. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Paul Merson says he is “surprised” by Manchester United’s decision to offer midfielder Bruno Fernandes a new four-year contract before they know who his long-term manager will be. Fernandes’s low shot was saved by Kasper Schmeichel, but the ball bounced off Fred, who scored a rebound after 66 minutes, which eventually secured a share of the spoils. But Fernandez wants to draw a line below a result that left United three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, who have played two games less and are now looking to travel to Everton next week. “You have to think (about) winning every game we have next,” he added. “But now, (we have to) think about the next one and not rush too much because we have to think game by game.”
Is United still in the top four?
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Interim Manchester United manager Ralph Rangnick still believes his side can still finish in the top four despite losing points to a 1-1 draw with Leicester City. Sky Sports Jamie Redknapp: “I just can not see how they play at the moment. With both Arsenal and Tottenham you see teams with a pattern of playing with pleasure. Both coaches have style, but I do not see it with United. “There is no joy in how Manchester United play. It was indicative all season, last year and the year before last. United have to go to the games and wonder, ‘What are we going to get today?’ , as I think it would be lazy for me to say that. “They lack ideas, confidence and good players make basic mistakes. They just do not enjoy their football at the moment. They get carried away – the players and I think the coach is too. He probably thinks it is difficult for him. “He thought he would do better, for sure, than what Ole Gunnar Solskier did – but he’s not. With the players he has, it’s a real match. plays with an attacker. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE ATTENTION: Snapshots from the draw between Manchester United and Leicester City “People have been wondering if Cristiano Ronaldo was the problem, but it’s not as they could certainly do with him today. There are so many problems and things that need to be solved at United. It may not be the coach but the coach players who should to leave They need a clean wipe as it is a difficult watch right now. “For the fans and the players, there is a lack of faith in what they are trying to achieve.” Man Utd interim coach Ralf Rangnick told Sky Sports: “If it is possible (the first four) mathematically, it is possible. It is our job and duty to do the best we can to complete the best with the best possible note. The picture for me is clear, we talked about it internally but I can not say anything else at this stage. “For us, it is my job and the job of all of us to finish this season with the highest and best possible tone. To say this does not necessarily mean that we will finish fourth. “The drop of two more points has not improved the situation at all. For us it is to prepare again for the next game. “It does not help at all to look at the table every weekend and to guess and predict what might happen, how many points we may need. Right now …
