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Matthew Abbott

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United substitution vs Tottenham criticised as Marcus Rashford sends message

Here are your Saturday morning Manchester United headlines.

Erik ten Hag substitution criticised

Peter Schmeichel is puzzled about Erik ten Hag's decision to take off Aaron Wan-Bissaka during Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

The Reds were 2-1 up when the right-back was hooked with 20 minutes to go. Diogo Dalot, who started at left-back, switched over to his usual right flank spot as Tyrell Malacia came on to feature on the left.

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United looked notably more fragile at the back and Schmeichel questioned Malacia’s impact on the game, especially critiquing his decision-making for Spurs’ equaliser through Son Heung-min on 79 minutes.

He was also unsure why Ten Hag decided to disturb the back line and take off Wan-Bissaka who was playing “really good”.

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Rashford reminder

Marcus Rashford has insisted Manchester United must 'keep the focus' after letting a two-goal lead slip against Tottenham in the Premier League on Thursday night.

Erik ten Hag's side were leading 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to goal from Jadon Sancho and Rashford in the opening 45 minutes. The Reds had dominated proceedings in the first half, but Spurs scored twice in the second half through Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min to ensure the home side came away with a point.

Rashford, who grabbed his 29th goal of the season in the clash with the London outfit, admitted United were disappointed to have drawn the game, but insisted everyone needed to remain focused as the race to secure a top-four finish continues to intensify.

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