Ralf Rangnick well aware of gap between Man Utd and City after derby defeat

Ralf Rangnick is under no illusion about the chasm between Manchester United and Manchester City after a derby defeat that led former captain Roy Keane to accuse players of throwing in the towel.

There was a party atmosphere around the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions ran amok against their neighbours, regaining their six-point advantage over second-placed Liverpool.

Kevin De Bruyne scored either side of a fine Jadon Sancho leveller in a frantic opening period that made way for a second-half cakewalk as City put their foot on the gas and United retreated into their shell.

Riyad Mahrez scored twice to wrap up a 4-1 win that led Gary Neville to call his former club a “disgrace”, with Sky Sports pundit Keane accusing the players of giving up in a cutting take down.

"They gave up and shame on them" Roy Keane didn't hold back on Manchester United's second-half performance during their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City