Man Utd news: Cristiano Ronaldo identified as a 'problem' as Gary Neville slams approach

Manchester United cannot get their season off the ground.

Yet again on Saturday, a first half of promise that ultimately yielded a lead was undone by lapses in concentration in the second period, as the Red Devils eventually stuttered to a 1-1 draw against Southampton.

Manager Ralf Rangnick will be concerned by the nature of the displays, especially the lack of penetration in the final third late on in games.

Cristiano Ronaldo, usually such a reliable goalscorer, is enduring one of the leanest spells of his career too.

The team will need to regroup quickly, as an impressive Brighton & Hove Albion side are the visitors to Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Broadcaster Richard Keys has launched a scathing attack on Ronaldo, suggesting he is an issue for United.

The forward has failed to find the net in his last six outings and missed a couple of big opportunities against Southampton, including one early chance that was cleared off the line.

After the game, Keys said he believed Ronaldo's demeanour and performances were adding to the malaise that has engulfed the Manchester club.

"I’ve been of the opinion all season long that I think he’s as much a part of the problem - not the whole problem - as anything and anybody else," he said.

"The other night, when he went running down the tunnel at Turf Moor, having recently lectured everyone about being the leader he believes himself to be and that youngsters don’t do the sorts of things he does…how does that encourage team spirit in the dressing room?”

Former Red Devils defender Gary Neville took aim at the team's tactics after their 1-1 draw against Southampton.

A fine goal from Jadon Sancho was cancelled out by Che Adams' equaliser and despite the backing of the home crowd, United