'We are united': Harry Maguire denies reports of rift with Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire denied reports of a rift with Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the team is united and focused.

United are in the midst of a disappointing season, with a top-four finish the best they can hope for in the Premier League.

Maguire has also been below par. Reports suggested the United skipper has felt undermined by Ronaldo's influence.

Marcus Rashford dismissed talk of a dressing room divide earlier this week and Maguire has denied the latest reports.

"I've seen a lot of reports about this club that aren't true and this is another," Maguire posted on social media ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Leeds.

"Not going to start posting about everything that is written but I needed to make this one clear. We're united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone."

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United's 2-0 win against Brighton on Tuesday lifted them back into fourth place in the English top-flight. But interim manager Ralf Rangnick faces a tough battle with a number of other sides also in the mix.

While Maguire has been off colour, Ronaldo has also suffered notable dip in form.

The Portuguese star, 37, went six games without a goal before finally getting back on the scoresheet against Brighton.

That victory stopped a dismal run of three successive games in which United had blown a first-half lead. And even though United moved up to fourth, but Rangnick will know their Champions League rivals have games in hand on a side that remain incapable of impressing over 90 minutes.

“It is great always