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Stephen Killen & Dan Brown

Gary Neville dismisses suggestions Casemiro should have started for Manchester United against Man City

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has dismissed suggestions that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro should have started for Erik ten Hag's side against Manchester City on Sunday.

The Reds fell to a 6-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both grabbing hat-tricks for the home side as Pep Guardiola's men dominated proceedings in the derby.

Antony scored a stunning consolation goal for United in the second period before substitute Anthony Martial, who returned to the team after being sidelined with an injury, grabbed a brace towards the end of the clash.

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