Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has praised the attitude of the current team.

United outclassed rivals Manchester City with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday thanks to goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay.

Though City dominated the ball with 73% possession, they rarely troubled United thanks partly to the tireless work of the Red Devils' men in the middle of the park.

Neville said on Sky Sports: "I was thinking about United's midfield and I think universally United fans would say that it has been pathetic for 18 months.

"But you look at McTominay, you look at Fred, you look at Nemanja Matic who looks a different player, and you look at Bruno, and all of a sudden United have a midfield when it has been non-existant.

"Are they the best group of Manchester United players that have been here even in the last eight years? No, not for talent. But they are a far easier group to like because they want to be here."