'Very disappointing' - Wayne Rooney speaks out after seeing Plymouth beaten yet again to deepen relegation fears

The Pilgrims' winless run extended to six games in the Championship as they went down 2-0 against the league leaders at Bramall Lane. Gustavo Hamer and Kieffer Moore were on target as United extended their lead to three points over Leeds United at the top of the table. Plymouth, on the other hand, remain 23rd in the table, one point above rock-bottom Hull City.

Amid speculations over manager Rooney's future at Home Park, the Manchester United legend expressed his frustration after another defeat, claiming his team did not deserve to lose the clash. He also praised his players for having control for a large part of the match.

Speaking to reporters after the match, the 39-year-old said: "We are disappointed with the result. I didn't feel we deserved to lose the game but that's what Sheffield United are, they are a very efficient team, good in both boxes, and that's what they have done again today.

"I thought a lot of our play was good. We controlled the game for large portions of it and then missed opportunities where I feel we can do a little bit better. Performance-wise was good but the result very disappointing."

He added: "It was a better performance, I think that's clear for everyone to see. I thought it was a really good reaction to going a goal down. I felt as the game was going on we could potentially get something out of it, and then it opened up a little bit towards the end and Sheffield United broke and got a penalty, and then the game was done then really. From our point of view I think there were lots of positives for us to look at but also things for us to improve on. I always talk to the players about details - passing it to the right foot, what type of cross you put into the box, little things like that. If we can do that, we will be okay."

Plymouth will be back in action next Saturday as they will aim to return to winning ways against Middlesbrough at home in a Championship clash.