Ralf Rangnick disagrees with Declan Rice after Man Utd’s dramatic win against West Ham

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick disagreed with Declan Rice after his side’s dramatic win against West Ham, insisting that the Red Devils were worthy winners against the Hammers.

Marcus Rashford struck twenty five seconds from time at the Theatre of Dreams to hand United a crucial win against David Moyes’ side.

The victory puts Rangnick’s side in the top four for the first time since October at the expense of the Hammers, who dropped to fifth.

Rice made some eye-catching comments about playing at Old Trafford following the defeat, particularly as the England international has been so heavily linked with a move to United.

But he also claimed that a draw would have been a ‘fair result’ and that the hosts did not deserve to claim all three points.

‘I think a draw was a fair result. There weren’t many clear chances in the game,’ said Rice.

‘But to be naïve like that and give away a goal in the last 20 seconds is devastating.

‘When they were pushing players forward we are such a counter-attacking side we still had the energy to go forward. It was a real kick in the teeth to concede that late.’

However, Rangnick was quick to dismiss those claims as he insists his side were worthy of all three points.

‘If you score in the last second of the game that is the best type of win, a clean sheet,’ said Rangnick. ‘I think in the end we deserved to win. It takes patience to play West Ham.

‘A few moments at the end I wished we would have passed the ball instead of shooting from wherever.

‘Bearing in mind we played a few days ago against Brentford, the team looked physically good.

‘We knew it would take patience, the way we played defensively, won balls back, I was really happy with that.

‘I am very pleased the three subs prepared the