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The Manchester United interim manager was not happy with his side

Rangnick: Top four not deserved with current displays

Ralf Rangnick admitted Manchester United do not deserve to finish in the Champions League spots if their performance levels for the rest of the season are similar to what they showed at Everton.

Soccer • 09 Apr 22

Ralf Rangnick: 'I don't tend to speak about any new possible manager.'

Ralf Rangnick refuses to be drawn on Ten Hag rumours

Ralf Rangnick has declined to address reports that Erik ten Hag is set to land the Manchester United job on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 08 Apr 22

Marcus Rashford is desperately short of form

Rashford needs to rebuild his game, says Rangnick

Marcus Rashford has been challenged to haul himself out of his slump by Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Soccer • 04 Apr 22

Ralf Rangnick has hit back at Louis van Gaal

Rangnick hits back at Van Gaal 'commercial club' claim

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United are a "commercial club", saying that the Dutch head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion.

Soccer • 02 Apr 22

Ten Hag could succeed me at City, claims Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag would make an excellent successor for him at Manchester City.

Soccer • 01 Apr 22

Paul Pogba must be flexible, says Ralf Rangnick

Pogba must put the team first, says Rangnick

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba must learn to be flexible and play in the position the team demands of him, manager Ralf Rangnick said after the Frenchman complained he was unsure of his role at the Old Trafford club.

Soccer • 01 Apr 22

Louis Van Gaal has warned Erik Ten Hag about joining Manchester United

Van Gaal sounds Manchester United warning for Ten Hag

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged prospective Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag to "choose a football club not a commercial club".

Soccer • 28 Mar 22

"There were also some curious refereeing decisions. I wouldn't say they were decisive, but at least he fell too often for those time-wasting antics"

Rangnick bemoans 'curious' ref calls after defeat

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick lamented "curious refereeing decisions" but stopped short of claiming they were decisive in his team's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid in Old Trafford tonight.

Soccer • 16 Mar 22

Rangnick on Ronaldo: 'He performed on a similar kind of level on Thursday in training. That's why I decided after that training session, although he had been out for a week, to play him from the start'

Rangnick delight with special Ronaldo performance

Cristiano Ronaldo says there are "no limits" for Manchester United, with interim manager Ralf Rangnick heaping praise on the hat-trick hero after he spearheaded Saturday evening's thrilling 3-2 win against Tottenham.

Soccer • 12 Mar 22

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to return for Manchester United

Ronaldo, Cavani and Varane all poised for United return

Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Raphael Varane will be available for Manchester United's crunch Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22

Marcus Rashford has been struggling for form

Rangnick backs Rashford to rediscover top form

Ralf Rangnick backed "abundant talent" Marcus Rashford to rediscover his top form as wasteful Manchester United prepare to face rivals Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

Ronaldo reacts after missing a goal opportunity against Watford

United held by Watford as top four hopes take a blow

Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at home to lowly Watford at Old Trafford, denting their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League.

Soccer • 26 Feb 22

The Atletico coach is looking ahead to facing "one of the best teams in the world"

Simeone praises evolving and dynamic Manchester United

Diego Simeone believes Manchester United are one of the best teams in the world right now, with the Atletico Madrid manager saying it is difficult to find weaknesses in Ralf Rangnick's side.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

The German was pleased with his side's response after conceding two early second-half goals

Rangnick hails United response in win over Leeds

Ralf Rangnick was proud of his players' togetherness and maturity as Manchester United survived a Leeds comeback to win a thrilling War of the Roses clash.

Soccer • 20 Feb 22

Ralf Rangnick admitted that he wasn't aware of the ferocity of the derby

Rangnick: We can thrive in Elland Road bear pit

Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United will rise to the occasion of playing at a rocking Elland Road against old foes Leeds - a rivalry the interim manager only recently became aware of.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

'Nonsense' - Rangnick quashes captaincy change talk

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Harry Maguire will continue to captain Manchester United for the rest of the season, describing recent speculation as 'absolute nonsense'.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Rangnick's reign at Old Trafford is yet to catch fire.

Rangnick tells stuttering United: Let's get physical

Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is unsure whether a lack of fitness is an issue for his players but accepts they must make sure their physicality matches their technical ability.

Soccer • 13 Feb 22

Ralf Rangnick wants a new, younger striker at Old Trafford

United need to sign young striker, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" that Manchester United will need a new young striker this summer.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ronaldo is on a major goal drought by his lofty standards

Rangnick not blaming Ronaldo for United's blunt edge

Ralf Rangnick says Cristiano Ronaldo is not to blame for Manchester United's lack of goals as the interim manager called for the side to find their cutting edge against Southampton.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ralf Rangnick left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench until the 68th minute at Turf Moor

Rangnick delivers CL warning after Burnley setback

Ralf Rangnick has warned his Manchester United players they will miss out on a Champions League place if they continue to drop points in the fashion they did at Burnley on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 09 Feb 22

Jesse Lingard looks set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season

Wantaway players still have to perform - Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick has told any players looking to leave Manchester United it is in their interests to perform well for the remainder the season.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

The wantaway 29-year-old attacking midfielder is out of contract this summer and has been the subject of widespread speculation

Lingard hits back at Rangnick claim over time off

Jesse Lingard has hit back at Ralf Rangnick's claim that he requested time off to help clear his head after seeing a January move blocked by Manchester United.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Martial poses at the airport upon his arrival in Seville

Anthony Martial seals loan move to Sevilla

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has joined Sevilla on loan for the remainder of the season.

Soccer • 25 Jan 22

Victor Lindelof will not be in the squad for Manchester United's clash with West Ham.

Lindelof returns to Sweden after 'traumatic' break-in

Manchester United will speak to players about improving security after Victor Lindelof's family were subject to a "very traumatic" break-in at their house as he played against Brentford.

Soccer • 21 Jan 22

Anthony Martial's absence added to the growing problems at Manchester United

Rangnick clears air with Martial as issue is 'resolved'

Ralf Rangnick considers the Anthony Martial matter "resolved" after speaking to the Manchester United forward about his apparent unwillingness to be involved at Aston Villa.

Manchester United • 18 Jan 22