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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Alex Young

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag makes remarkable admission over Cristiano Ronaldo’s derby absence

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo was not brought on during the humbling derby defeat at Manchester City "out of respect for his career", manager Erik ten Hag has admitted.

Both Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks in a 6-3 victory, the scoreline of which flattered United thanks to two late goals from substitute Anthony Martial.

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