Manchester United's record with Scott McTominay in the team is part of the reason why the academy graduate continues to start ahead of £60million signing Casemiro.
United signed the Brazil international on August 22 but so far he's started just one game, the 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford to Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
He's had to settle for four substitute appearances in the Premier League and Ten Hag again opted for McTominay in the holding role in the Manchester derby at the Etihad on Sunday.