Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick at Old Trafford boosted United’s hopes of finishing in the top four after defeats by Arsenal and Tottenham, but the result surpassed yet another impressive performance and the home side did not show any fear. Pogba, whose contract with United expires at the end of the season, returned to the starting line-up but found it difficult to influence the last team in the Premier League and was replaced by Juan Mata in the 74th minute with a score of 2-2. . Picture: Pogba was criticized by Manchester United fans when he was substituted in the 74th minute Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE ATTENTION: Snapshots from Manchester United’s victory over Norwich in the Premier League The United midfielder was then applauded as he left the pitch before pinching his ears to a particularly critical corner as he descended the tunnel at the end. Although Rangnik admits that he did not hear disapproval from a section of disgruntled supporters, he insists he does not agree with their actions. “I did not hear it myself, to be honest,” Rangnik said. “But we were discussing it with my staff in my office in the locker room. “I think the fans here are amazing, I really do. The support on the pitch today was great again, it could not have been better. “I can tell if the fans are frustrated and disappointed – so are we. Things have remained, as far as I know, peaceful all the time. “I do not think it makes sense to take on and target individuals or players because it is a collective responsibility. “Even if you look at the past, it does not make sense to me and that is why I will always defend and protect my players.” Picture: Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick boosts Manchester United’s hopes of finishing in the top four The individual brilliance of Pogba’s teammate Ronaldo put United just three points behind fourth-placed Spurs as the season draws to a close, but Rangnik’s side continue to look defensively vulnerable. Norwich have scored just eight away goals in the Premier League this season before their trip to Manchester. Having made 15 shots in the game, Dean Smith’s team will undoubtedly feel tough because they did not leave Old Trafford by at least one point. Rangnick said: “We did not defend well. We should have defended both goals much better and David de Gea kept us in the game with a great save. “Overall, it was very important to win the game, but the way we played defensively after the 2-0 was not enough. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ralph Rangnick claims that Cristiano Ronaldo showed once again that he was crucial for Manchester United after a hat-trick that sealed all three points against Norwich. “It’s a matter of intensity and physicality. Before the first goal, we had the ball on our feet on the sideline, but if you are not physically strong enough in these moments to protect the ball, you may even lose the ball in these areas and within a few seconds they had a free head in our box. “It does not make sense to look and be interested only in the other results, we have to take care of our own results. Today we got the result, but with the overall performance, we definitely have to raise this level against Liverpool on Tuesday. away at home to Arsenal and away at home to Chelsea. “ As for Ronaldo, he has now scored 60 hat-tricks in his professional career and has 21 goals for United this season in all competitions. “As against Tottenham, he was very critical today,” added Rangnik. “The second and third were not easy goals, the way he got those two goals was just great.” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Norwich boss Dean Smith says his team showed fighting spirit but was guilty of errors in the 3-2 defeat by Manchester United.
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