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‘We need to be sharper’ – Rangnick slams Man Utd strikers as Ronaldo and Co shut out in Watford flop

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RALF RANGNICK has hit out at his Manchester United stars after another poor showing in front of goal on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Elanga were all guilty of wasting glorious opportunities in the 0-0 draw against Watford.

Rangnick was left fuming as a number of chances went begging for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
It was another frustrating day in front of goal for RonaldoCredit: Getty

Manchester United have found scoring at home hard to come by as of late, finding the net just six times in their last seven games at Old Trafford.

And interim boss Rangnick, 63, has slammed his stars for their lack of sharpness in front of goal.

After the Watford stalemate, he said: “Our job as coaches is to help the team to create enough chances.

“If we’d only had two or three against Watford, we could ask ourselves why. 

“But the number of chances we had, they have to be enough to win the game.

“We need to be sharper in front of goal. If you miss that many, it’s difficult to win.”

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Ronaldo was left livid with Fernandes after the latter turned down the chance to square to him for a tap-in, instead shooting straight at Ben Foster.

But CR7 himself was guilty of missing a guilt-edged chance as well, which he reacted to by kicking out at the net in anger.

He did manage to get the ball in the back of the net at one point but was denied by the offside flag.

And to make matters worse he even appeared to block a goalbound effort from Fernandes, as the hosts failed to put away their chances.

The draw leaves the Red Devils in fourth place in the Premier League, but just two points ahead of fellow Champions League chasers Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side have also played THREE less games than Rangnick and Co.

Things don’t get any easier in the coming weeks either, with a trip to cross-town rivals Manchester City on the cards next week, before games against Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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