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Daniel Murphy

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag responds to Bruno Fernandes and Antony flashpoint

Erik ten Hag doesn't mind when players have a go at each other on the pitch as emotion makes the team play better and says Bruno Fernandes and Antony remain on good terms despite their flare-up.

United struggled to find their rhythm when they took on Crystal Palace on Wednesday even after Fernandes fired them in front with a thunderous strike just before half-time. Chances went begging and the game wasn't killed off, allowing for Michael Olise to drag the Eagles level late on with a stunning free-kick.

Tempers got the better of Fernandes and Antony during one passage of play in the first half in which a promising attack broke down after Antony didn't continue his run down the flank to receive the captain's flick back to him. Both players could be seen shouting at each other over the mix-up but Ten Hag likes players enforcing standards on the pitch.

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