Ralf Rangnick unimpressed with Manchester United performance

Speaking to Sky Sports, Ralf Rangnick said: "I didn't like the performance at all. Today we didn't control the game apart from a few moments. It's all about energy, physicality and who wins the second balls. In all those areas we weren't at our best. The good thing is we got a point but the performance needs to be better.

"You have to be ready and able to win those direct duels and this was not that often the case. When we were in possession we had too many giveaways and even with the goal, that doesn't make things easy. Today was not a question of body language, it was a question of body physicality.

'If you want to be competitive here you have to get physical and this was not the case. Our biggest problem was the mistakes we made. Even when we scored the equaliser we were not really controlling the game and taking the right decisions. We were one goal behind and we needed to take more risks.

"Today it was not a question of formation, it was a question of how aggressive we were. We shouldn't look for excuses, we need to be better and get more physical. I was not happy with our performance with the ball or when we had to press. What kind of energy mode do we play with the ball and without the ball?"

Manchester United earned a point against 19th-placed Newcastle side at St James' Park on Sunday thanks to Edinson Cavani's second-half goal.

Up next for Rangnick and his players in the Premier League is an Old Trafford clash against 18th-placed Burnley on Thursday, December 30.

Source: Sky Sports