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Keifer MacDonald

Erik ten Hag makes Manchester United 'standards' admission in shock decision after Liverpool thrashing

Erik Ten Hag admitted his Manchester United players deserve the chance of "rehabilitation" after their 7-0 thrashing against Liverpool - with the Red Devils boss naming the same starting XI against Real Betis on Thursday.

The Dutchman had been expected to make a number of changes for United's Europa League last-16 first leg tie against the La Liga side, with Lisandro Martinez, Antony and Casemiro coming under fire for their performances in the club-record defeat at Anfield just five days ago.

However, speaking to BT Sport beforehand, Ten Hag backed his players who were involved in the drubbing to deliver a response and later labelled the side his "best team".

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