Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticized the club’s performance against Manchester City in the derby and believes they have thrown in the towel after losing 3-1. The Red Devils were outplayed by Cityzens as they restored their six-point lead at the top with a 4-1 victory.
With more than a few supporting Liverpool fans Manchester United in the derby against Manchester Citythe Reds faithful were left in turmoil after City emerged 4-1 winners on the night. Pep GuardiolaThe side completely dominated their visitors off the pitch despite Jadon Sancho equalizing after Kevin De Bruynefirst goal. But the Belgian’s second alongside Riyadh MahrezThe accolade of meant that the result was never in doubt.
It also meant City restored their lead over Liverpool, and at the top, to six points, but the defeat saw Manchester United heavily criticized. Among these, many were Gary Neville as the former United defender berated his former side and admitted their response to a 3-1 loss “was embarrassing”. Not only that, Neville hit on the effort and intensity the Red Devils put in.
“Manchester United’s response to a 3-1 defeat was embarrassing. Ninety-two per cent possession for City? They gave up. They walk around the pitch. It’s far from enough. He doesn’t There can be no complaints. City have been absolutely outstanding. But as a Manchester United fan, it’s embarrassing,” Neville said, Sky Sports reported.
“City played brilliantly in the second half. But United’s effort and intensity in the final 20 minutes was non-existent. The scoreline is not the problem. It is the response to a 3-1 loss that poses problem. They kicked off. At the end of the game, Manchester United finished like an absolute shower. They were a disgrace in the last 25 minutes,” he added.
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