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'They BOTTLED it': Gary Neville accuses Manchester United players of not turning up for derby away at Manchester City with the former club captain left disappointed by the team's 'anxiety' and 'nervousness' on the ball

Gary Neville accused Manchester United’s stars of ‘bottling it’ after being demolished by Manchester City on Sunday.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat-tricks at the Etihad in a thumping 6-3 derby victory described as ‘embarrassing’ by former United captain Roy Keane.

Manager Erik ten Hag admitted his team ‘lacked belief’ on a chastening day that saw club legends round on the team.

Gary Neville slammed the Manchester United team for appearing nervous on the ball in defeat

Former United defender Neville said: ‘The Manchester United players have bottled it, there is no doubt. They have not handled this derby at all.