Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Graham Potter EXCLUSIVE, Erik ten Hag eyes new left-back, Manchester derby reaction

Damning stat

Erik ten Hag has defended his tactics for the derby – despite Manchester United recording a second worst Premier League total EVER in the loss at City.

But the Old Trafford boss felt two key decisions had also gone against his team – which had also been crucial.

He said: “I think the plan went well, it’s very small margins. Football is not only about possession, of course you need the ball to score a goal.

“We scored a brilliant goal but also after that the first 20 minutes we had some more opportunities.

“I thought we defended brilliantly out of possession but the defining moments were not on our side.”

Disgusting Garnacho!

Fans spotted the moment Alejandro Garnacho appeared to pick his nose and eat it while on the bench.

The “peak Manchester United moment” occurred during Sunday’s derby clash at City.

Marcus Rashford fired the visitors ahead after just eight minutes.

But Phil Foden’s brace and a late hit from Erling Haaland secured a 3-1 win for City.

United ended up having just three shots all game, as well as just 26 per cent ball possession.

And frustrated fans felt the performance was summed up by Garnacho’s unsavoury moment.

Man Utd ratings

Here's how SunSport's Martin Blackburn rated United's performers.

MAN UTD RATINGS

Onana shines at last but defensive pal struggled with Foden

Match report

City's were too strong for Man Utd in that second half, as the Red Devils lost 3-1.

And it looked so good early on, too. Here's SunSport's Dave Kidd with the match report.

MAN CITY 3 MAN UTD 1

Phil Foden double completes comeback to pile more misery on Ten Hag

Break in play

The Manchester derby had to be delayed after a flare was launched onto the pitch at the Etihad.

The object was thrown into Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana's penalty area following Manchester City star Phil Foden's equaliser.

Play was stopped for around a minute as the flare was cleared after landing next to Onana.

Fortunately, the Cameroon international was not struck by the pyrotechnic, which fire marshals removed from the pitch.

After a brief pause in the action, referee Andy Madley allowed the derby to restart.

flare ground distraction

City v Utd DELAYED after fan launches flare into Onana's box

Man City 3-1 Man Utd

Manchester City have sealed the three points with Erling Haaland in the first minute of stoppage time.

City are still only one point away from Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Man City 2-1 Man Utd

Manchester City have turned the game on its head as we approach full-time.

And it's Phil Foden again who is completing his brace in the 80th minute!

Man City 1-1 Man Utd

Manchester City have levelled things up early in the second half with Phil Foden.

Foden makes it 1-1 just 11 minutes into the second half.

HT: Man City 0-1 Man Utd

It's half-time at the Etihad and Manchester United are still in the lead.

United broke the deadlock with Marcus Rashford's stunning rocket of a shot after just eight minutes.

Man City 0-1 Man Utd

What an incredible start for Manchester United and Marcus Rashford!

Rashford scores a goal-of-the-season contender with a shot from 25 yards out!

United lead against Manchester City after their eighth-minute opener!

Man City 0-0 Man Utd

We're live at the Etihad as Manchester City and Manchester United go toe to toe.

You can follow SunSport's live coverage HERE

Man City XI

And here's who Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola picked in his team to face Manchester United:

Starting XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Ortega Moreno, Kovacic, Alvarez, Gomez, Gvardiol, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis.

Follow all the live action in the link below:

Man City 3 Man Utd 1

Phil Foden's superb double helps Pep's side to a huge derby day win

Neville's Ten Hag warning

Manchester United legend Gary Neville warned manager Erik ten Hag he will have to deliver against Manchester City today and Liverpool later to convince Sir Jim Ratcliffe he deserves the top job.

Erik ten Hag has a game against City today and then two against Liverpool in the next month.

He will be judged on these matches.

INEOS aren't going to wait until the end of the season to make a decision.

Gary NevilleSky Sports

Erik ten Hag's message

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag warned his players they will have to give everything against Manchester City.

You always want to play against the best so most of the times we feel and you can also see it that the opposition get their best outputs against Manchester United, and maybe this game is the other way around.

We know we have to give everything and show really a team performance if you want to get a result. If you do it, it is possible.

From all the games we look back, we had the opportunity to win and we won one time but you need a great day.

That is also what we know so the players have to give the best performances.

Erik ten HagSky Sports

Silva responds to Ten Hag

Fulham manager Marco Silva addressed his Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag's call for an apology over a TikTok mocking Bruno Fernandes:

I’m aware of it. I haven’t seen it - I’m not a fan of social media. It was a reaction from Ten Hag. When a manager defends a player, it’s normal. I would defend one of ours until the end.

He said he hadn’t seen it, he was responding to a question. Ten Hag defended his player, I understand that.

All the other noise comes because it’s Man Utd. If it was Marco Silva reacting, it would be finished in 10 seconds.

The second question is about TikTok. I would prefer it to be about a performance.

Marco Silva

Jack Grealish ruled out

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Jack Grealish won't play against Manchester United today at the Etihad due to a persistent groin problem.

He will not be fit this weekend. When he comes back, I don't know. Setbacks are always there in life, he will overcome it.

No, I don't think so [Grealish won't return before the international break].

He has to recover well to use him as much as possible. I didn't speak to Gareth Southgate.

Pep GuardiolaSky Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo advice

Nottingham Forest ace Anthony Elanga has revealed the great advice he received from Cristiano Ronaldo during their time shared at Manchester United.

I’ve always been someone who wants to find that extra percentage to improve.

Having Ronaldo come in, I tried to take some chapters out of his book and try and form it into mine.

There was a time when I missed a penalty against Middlesbrough and after that he kept speaking to me.

He told me, ‘It’s not the end of the world, I’ve missed loads before and you’ve shown character and professionalism taking one at your age'.

I took that on board and that’s been really helpful.

Anthony ElangaThe Times

PAY THE PENALTY

Ronaldo gave me advice after I missed pen, I took chapters from his book

Ten Hag's moan United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is happy for his stroppy stars to carry on moaning, claiming it shows how much they care.

Of course it is important because it gives an expression and football is such a psychological game, win or lose.

You have to take everything you can and use it to your advantage, so when your body language can be positive, and your expression, you use it for the good of your own team.

What you see is the character of a player expressed in their body language and that is not a thing that you can change in a short time.

Bruno is a good example of this. I have seen he wants to win and so he shows his emotion and that is an absolute strength from him to push his own team.

He shows how much he wants to win so that others around him pick it up and go and fight with it.

Erik ten Hag

MOAN UNITED

Ten Hag backs Man Utd stars over strops & uses surprise player as good example

Roberto De Zerbi rumours

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a possible candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

According to Football Insider, the De Zerbi is a strong contender to take over should Ten Hag leave Old Trafford.

Liverpool have also been linked with the Italian tactician in recent weeks as they look to replace the departing Jurgen Klopp.

The 44-year-old head coach has also been linked with the Barcelona job.

Paul Pogba reaction

Paul Pogba revealed his plans to appeal the ruling that led to his four-year ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Ex-Manchester United ace Pogba tested positive for banned substance DHEA, which naturally boosts testosterone production, in August.

I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping’s decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect.

I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.

When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.

As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances,

And have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.

As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Paul Pogba