Manchester United transfer news LIVE Man Utd vs City reaction plus takeover latest

The inquest into Manchester United's derby defeat against Manchester City has well and truly started.

United were comfortably second best at Old Trafford, despite a good start, as they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Pep Guardiola's men. An Erling Haaland brace and a Phil Foden tap-in were enough to put the game beyond the reach of the Reds.

Questions have been asked of Erik ten Hag's matchday decisions in the aftermath of the defeat and further reaction to the result will be coming through today.

Elsewhere, the fanbase will be eagerly awaiting news on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment. Sunday's defeat showed plenty of work still needs to be done at Old Trafford and Ratcliffe has a huge job on his hands if he is to control footballing matters at the club. It is widely expected the INEOS founder will buy a 25 per cent stake in United after Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani dropped out of the takeover race earlier this month.

Keep across the latest United transfer news and reaction in our live blog below.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the only bidder left in the takeover race after Sheikh Jassim withdrew from the process.

He is expected to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the club and is hoping to one day buy United in full. Ahead of his proposed investment, a former Premier League star has outlined the task he faces at the club.

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Here's how our chief United writer, Samuel Luckhurst, rated the players in yesterday's disappointing defeat:

Onana

Made a few fine saves either side of half-time that kept United in it or kept the scoreline down. 7

Dalot

His first cross was overhit and it did not get much better. Struggled at both ends and United's right-sided issues ahead of him continued. 3

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