Ralf Rangnick warns Manchester United ‘cannot afford to drop any more points’ following win against Leeds

Ralf Rangnick has sounded a note of caution following Manchester United’s 4-2 win against Leeds at Elland Road, warning his players that they “cannot afford to drop any more points” if they want to secure a top-four finish this season. Having gone in 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes, Rangnick’s side were pegged back early in the second half when Rodrigo and Raphinha scored in quick succession. While the visitors came under intense pressure in the aftermath, they weathered the storm and won the game via goals from two of Rangnick’s substitutes in Fred and Anthony Elanga.

Ad/> With top-four rivals Arsenal and Tottenham both winning on Saturday, Rangnick came into the game knowing that only three points would do. The Red Devils remain fourth as things stand, four points ahead of West Ham in fifth and Arsenal in sixth though, worryingly for Rangnick, the latter have three games in hand. Premier LeagueRangnick: Man Utd has been a ‘massive step’ for Sancho14/02/2022 AT 16:16 Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, the former RB Leipzig coach admitted that Saturday’s results only made the win more precious.

“We have to win most of the games that we have to play in the future, we are fully aware of that,” he said. “If we want to finish fourth in the league, we cannot afford to lose and drop any more points. Even more so when you’re 1-0 or 2-0 up, which is why this was a massive win today.” Despite their second-half wobble, Rangnick was delighted with the way his side responded to salvage the game.