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These two Man United players were not good enough against Man City - pundit
CHARLIE NICHOLAS believes Manchester United should have utilised Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial's pace against Manchester City better than they did.
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho set up defensively against Pep Guardiola's side on Thursday and held out for a 0-0 draw despite seeing Marouane Fellaini sent off late on.
The Portuguese boss has been criticised for his negative tactics in a game that was vital for both sides' top-four chances.
Arsenal legend Nicholas agrees and thinks Manchester City were beatable if the visitors were more adventorous.
Charlie Nicholas says Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial should have been better against Man City
Rashford could have been a big asset with his pace, Martial's pace
"You felt Manchester City were there for the taking if he wanted to go for it," he said on Sky Sports.
"Rashford could have been a big asset with his pace, Martial's pace.
"It was a defensive display, they were well-drilled, well-organised which he is the master of.
Charlie Nicholas says Man City were there for the taking if Man United were more attacking
"Mourinho is the master of it.
"People have the right to complain because he complains when they do it to him.
"If you live in it and you work in it, you must appreciate both sides."
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