Ralf Rangnick accused his Manchester United Stars of lacking aggression after Edinson Cavani rescued a 1-1 draw at struggling Newcastle on Monday.
Rangnick’s side trailed to Allan Saint-Maximin’s eye-catching early goal and were out-played for long periods at St James’ Park.
Cavani came off the bench to bag his first goal since October in the second half, ensuring Rangnick avoided a first defeat in four games as United’s Interim Manager.
But Manchester United remain in seventh place in the Premier League, seven points behind fourth placed Arsenal with two games in hand.
Rangnick had won his first two League games since taking over from the axed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but neither performance was especially convincing and this was another underwhelming effort.
Manchester United did have the excuse of the Covid outbreak that forced them into a 16-day period of inactivity since they won 1-0 at Norwich on December 11.
But regardless of the coronavirus chaos, Rangnick will know United must improve dramatically if they are to secure a top four finish.
