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Man Utd stars slammed on live TV during Man City clash: Is this harsh?
SOME Manchester United players looked as if they had given up during the first half of the derby against Manchester City this evening.
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That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness.
Manchester City went into the clash at the Etihad knowing three points would seal the Premier League title against their bitter rivals.
Manchester United supporters would have hoped their team would do all they can to prevent that from happening.
But the hosts were 2-0 up within half an hour and easily could have scored more before half time.
Man City played Man Utd in a crucial match at the Etihad
A few of them looks as if they’ve thrown the towel in
Souness says Manchester United looked as if they had “thrown the towel in” when analysing the game at the break.
“They look a demoralised lot United,” the Scot said.
“It’s a long way back for them.
“A few of them looks as if they’ve thrown the towel in.
Souness tore into Man Utd at half time of the trip to Man City
“You can’t do that against this mob, because you will end up being on the end of an embarrassing score.
“They’ve got to get going again United.”
United did get going as a brace from Paul Pogba drew them level within 10 minutes of the second half starting.
The incredible turnaround was complete when Chris Smalling turned in an Alexis Sanchez free kick.
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