Summary: In this week’s Rant Cast Ed & Paul look back on the Manchester derby. United lost but Louis van Gaal’s side came close to pulling off an unlikely result after Chris Smalling’s first-half dismissal. Another defeat and 13 points behind the Premier League leaders – or a step in the right direction, with spirit seemingly high in the camp? There’s a focus on Smalling: just how brain-dead is the United defender? Wayne Rooney – was he really any good? Angel di Maria – should we be worried about another average performance? And Marouanne Fellaini – has he played his way into the team on a permanent basis? Finally, there are your questions and a look ahead to next week’s crucial fixture against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
