Ralf Rangnick criticism misses the point after latest Manchester United humiliation

It's almost inevitable these days that after another humiliating defeat, another crisis will emerge at Manchester United. It's a tedious cycle, and one that has been seen far too often since Sir Alex Ferguson retired back in 2013.

Those supporters who made their way into work on Monday morning with their heads hung in shame, no doubt taunted by rival fans, wouldn't have to wait long before things got worse either.

If losing to fierce rivals Man City in another glorified training exercise wasn't bad enough, reports would soon emerge which again highlighted the club's issues go far beyond what was witnessed on Sunday afternoon.

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To start with, Marcus Rashford is considering his future at the club after he was left out of the starting XI for the defeat to City despite United's lack of attacking options. It has been an issue bubbling away for a while now, though the timing of it becoming public says a lot about the internal problems behind-the-scenes.

Shortly after, The Manchester Evening News also reported on the resentment which remains rife in the Old Trafford dressing room over the selection strategy that has affected a number of players. A core of fringe players are annoyed that they are continuously overlooked when certain individuals seem assured of their place in the term regardless of form.

This isn't a new feeling either, and it was also apparent during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign. When United have been winning matches, it hasn't been so much of an issue, but after their second league defeat under Ralf Rangnick it is very much a pressing issue once again.

A few dressing room figures have also voiced concerns over how United