Ralf Rangnick has done a good job at Manchester United, says Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Ralf Rangnick and believes he has done a good job as Manchester United interim manager.

The Red Devils have collected 25 points from his 12 games in charge, with seven wins, four draws and one defeat, as well as a penalty shootout defeat by Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.

United have moved up to the fourth in the Premier League ahead of a tricky run of fixtures in March including Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham. 

Ralf Rangnick has guided Manchester United up to the fourth place in the Premier League

Off the field issues continue to cast a shadow over the club with rumours of player unrest, and questions over training and the coaches.

However, former United centre-back Ferdinand has defended Rangnick's record, insisting that the German is doing a good job at Old Trafford.

'There's a real Debbie Downer on Rangnick and Man United at the moment,' Ferdinand told the Vibe With Five podcast.

Sunday's 4-2 victory at Leeds meant United have collected 25 points from their last 12 games

'Yes, I think the fixture list while he's been there has been quite favourable to Man United, but only Man City have picked up more points since he's come in.

'So he can't be doing as badly as the way it's spoken about in the media. In terms of points, you have to say he's a pass at the moment.

'Everyone's saying Liverpool are flying and oh my god it's championship winning form, they haven't had as many points in the bag as Rangnick in his term since he's been here.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Rangnick

'I understand there's still elements in the way that his team are playing that aren't fine-tuned, there's massive room for improvement all-round, I understand that.

'But in terms of the points on the table, what are you asking for?

'I don't think he's going to get the job as the manager anyway, but he's got big games coming up now, Man City, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, so he's going to have to produce in those games, and he'll be judged via those games I'm sure.

'But in terms of points, only Man City have got more points than him in that time.'