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16.04.2023 - 21:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Here are your Sunday evening Manchester United headlines.
Ten Hag on Eriksen
Erik ten Hag lauded the return of Christian Eriksen to the Manchester United starting XI after their 2-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest.
Eriksen was originally named as a substitute at the City Ground but Marcel Sabitzer sustained an injury in the warm-up and Eriksen was selected to start with less than 15 minutes notice.
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The 30-year-old returned from a 10-week lay-off with an ankle injury in the 2-0 defeat of Everton last week and Eriksen started for the first time in 11 weeks at Forest, where he earned a standing ovation when he was substituted late on.
"You know that when you have injuries you have to replace," Ten Hag said. "But I've said often, I think we have more than 11 starting players and I think we proved it today. The players on the pitch had a really good performance."
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Cooper slams decision
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has lamented the decision not to hand his side a penalty for an alleged handball by Harry Maguire in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.
The Reds enjoyed a dominant win over Forest at the City Ground thanks to goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot. Erik ten Hag's side created countless chances at 1-0 up, with Forest unable to register a single shot on target in the 90 minutes.
But things may have worked out differently had the home side been given a penalty when Maguire, challenging to head clear a corner with two of his own players, saw the ball drop onto his elevated arm. Referee Simon Hooper did not award a spot-kick, with VAR official Andy Madley not deeming it obvious enough for a
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford this afternoon.
Gary Neville believes Manchester United midfielder Fred has fallen out of favour with manager Erik ten Hag because of the player's ability on the ball.
Manchester United fans have named who they want to see start against Sevilla in the second leg of their club’s Europa League quarter-final clash amid Bruno Fernandes’ absence through suspension.
Christian Eriksen says his collaboration with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes is one of the best midfields he has played in.
Manchester United's injury crisis worsened ahead of their 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday with the absences of Marcel Sabitzer and Tyrell Malacia.
Bruno Fernandes joked with Keylor Navas that he was only saving his shots after he failed to get on the scoresheet against Nottingham Forest.
Erik ten Hag believes Antony can emulate Arjen Robben at Manchester United after he ended his Premier League goal drought.
Manchester United were seemingly unphased by the last-minute injury to Marcel Sabitzer ahead of their 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag lauded the return of Christian Eriksen to the Manchester United starting XI after their 2-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest.
Diogo Dalot reflected on the 'special' moment of his first Premier League goal and praised teammate Antony after Manchester United's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Diogo Dalot has explained the mood in the Manchester United dressing room was 'calm' ahead of Sunday's match with Nottingham Forest despite the side's growing injury crisis.
Christian Eriksen believes there could still be some twists and turns in the race for Champions League football, but he's also stated that Manchester United should comfortably qualify for the competition if they maintain their momentum.
Erik ten Hag is dealing with a number of injury setbacks after a bruising second half in Thursday’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla.
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United's first-choice midfield would be able to mount a Premier League title challenge next season.
For so long Erik ten Hag was restricted for choice in midfield, the Manchester United manager will have a wealth of options at his disposal for his side's Europa League clash with Sevilla.
Scott McTominay has been ruled out of Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla through injury.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, April 11.