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Manchester City and England women's star Toni Duggan has taken to her Facebook profile to apologise for posting a picture with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.

Duggan was snapped with the Dutchman out in Manchester following the Red Devils' 4-2 victory over their city rivals at Old Trafford.

Also in the picture were Duggan's City team-mate Isobel Christiansen and Everton player Michelle Hinnigan.

Duggan received a stream of abuse on social media after posting the snap to her Instagram page, and has now said sorry for the photograph and underlined her commitment to City.

She posted: "I would like to apologise to all MCFC fans for the error of judgement I made last night.

In pictures: United 4-2 City

"I now appreciate the significance of my actions and can assure everyone connected with Manchester City that I am proud to represent the club and wear the shirt."

Reaction to the statement was largely positive, with one City fan, Mike Whittaker, posting: "As a blue I find it embarrassing you had to post this, yes it was ill timed but you shouldn't apologise for anything you do, it's done now and I hope people forget about it, you've been great for the City ladies team and all us proper Blues appreciate it."

Goals from Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling gave United the win in the derby, their first in five attempts.