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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Steven Railston

Manchester United's weakness this season might be exposed by what Erik ten Hag feared most

Erik ten Hag had a smile on his face when Anthony Martial scored for Manchester United against Everton, although that wide grin was soon wiped away, just over fives minutes later, when Marcus Rashford went to the ground with an injury.

Rashford appeared to hold his groin and he looked in visible discomfort. The medical staff indicated that a substitution was necessary and he slowly limped his way around the pitch, with supporters watching and beginning to fear the worst.

Ten Hag shared a few words with the player and he headed to the dressing room. United's swashbuckling performance against Everton was their best for some time, but Rashford leaving the field in pain took the gloss off the victory.

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