David de Gea gives verdict on what Ralf Rangnick has changed at Manchester United

David de Gea believes Manchester United are still getting used to the "different" approach of interim manager Ralf Rangnick after their inconsistent performances continued against Brighton.

United were lifeless in the first 45 minutes against the Seagulls, but showed more intensity and aggression after the break to record a 2-0 win that takes them back into fourth place in the Premier League.

It was a seventh win in 14 games under the stewardship of interim manager Rangnick, who is trying to bring in a high-pressing game at Old Trafford since replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

United had played out three successive 1-1 draws before Tuesday's win and they produced another Jekyll and Hyde performance — as Rangnick has called them.

De Gea knows the consistency has to improve if United are to cement their grip on the top four and although Rangnick's training methods have been scrutinised, the goalkeeper believes the changes will take time to implement.

“He’s a different coach, he tries to make us press high and be more aggressive," said De Gea.

“That's what we did in the second half. Not in the first one, but in the second half we showed more of what he wants us to do.

“I think we need to be much more consistent. Not just play 45 minutes — the first 45 or just the second 45.

“We have to be consistent for 90 minutes and then it's going to be easier to win games.

“This is what we are doing now. We try to play the 90 minutes at the same level, same desire and that's what we have to improve.”

United's fans were becoming agitated during an insipid first 45 minutes in which De Gea's brilliance once again rescued them, as he spectacularly clawed away Jakub Moder's header during a half in which Brighton had eight shots to United's