Sir Jim Ratcliffe told what he doesn't want to hear as four Manchester United players slammed

26.02.2024 - 07:29 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paul Merson slammed Manchester United following their 2-1 defeat at home to Fulham - pinpointing four stars for criticism. Alex Iwobi netted a 96th-minute winner to earn the Cottagers just their second win at Old Trafford since 1963.

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey put the London club in front in the second-half before Harry Maguire equalised late on, however, the visitors snatched it late on.

The defeat on Saturday was a 15th in all competitions for Erik ten Hag's side after they failed to cut the gap to Tottenham Hotspur in the race for European football.

Next time out in the Premier League, United make the short journey across Manchester to face rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, plus a chance to bounce back in the FA Cup against FA Cup on Wednesday. READ MORE: I spotted Man United fans' reaction to Marcus Rashford moment and it summed up his biggest flaw READ MORE: Casemiro is becoming more of a problem than a problem solver for Manchester United It has been a momentous week for United after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority takeover was completed.

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