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Ferdinand calls on Man Utd defenders to focus on 'finer details' as he reveals mid-match text from Old Trafford legend criticising performance

The former Red Devils captain says further transfer spending is not the answer to the team's defensive vulnerabilities

Rio Ferdinand says spending more money is not the way to solve Manchester United’s defensive problems and they should instead focus on the “finer details”, citing his experience playing alongside former Red Devils goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side led twice against Leicester on Saturday but only came away with a point at the King Power Stadium when Jamie Vardy’s late strike deflected in off Axel Tuanzebe.

It is the first time United have dropped points on the road this season, having come from behind to win their previous six away league matches.