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Eric Bailly accuses Man United of unfairly 'favouring English players' rather than picking teams based on ability in a clear jibe at captain Harry Maguire, as he burns his parent-club bridges on loan at Marseille

Eric Bailly has launched a sensational attack on Manchester United, accusing the club of 'favouring English players' rather than choosing teams on merit.

The 28-year-old made just four Premier League appearances for the Red Devils last season after falling down the pecking order under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.

Bailly was so desperate to play last term he even took to social media to make a plea to start in the defeat at Arsenal in April.

Eric Bailly has accused Man United of 'favouring English players' rather than choosing teams on merit
The Ivory Coast defender's comments are a clear jibe at United centre-back Harry Maguire

The Ivory Coast international chose to move to Ligue 1 in the summer by joining Marseille on loan, with a £5million option to make the transfer away from Old Trafford permanent if the French outfit qualify for the Champions League.