Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy thought Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looked 'more comfortable' and 'more productive' on the right-wing during Boxing Day's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
07.12.2023 - 19:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Luke Shaw caused quite a stir on social media after appearing to agree that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stood little chance of returning to Manchester United's starting line-up.
Rashford and Martial were both dropped on Wednesday evening as United beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford, with both goals coming from Scott McTominay. The pair started at Newcastle on Saturday but were both abysmal before being hooked by Erik ten Hag on the hour mark.
In their absence, United produced one of their better performances this season back at Old Trafford and there was a stark contrast between their lack of effort and the energy coming from the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony. Supporters have long called for Rashford to be dropped amid a baron run of one goal all season.
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Former United left-back Patrice Evra was on punditry duty for Prime Video on Wednesday and speaking after full-time, the Frenchman gave his verdict on the dropped pair. He said: "I think it will be tough for Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to come back into the starting 11."
Those quotes were relayed in a tweet from @centredevils and seemingly 'liked' by Shaw. The left-back quickly 'unliked' the post but not before the eagle-eyed fans took notice.
Another account posted a screenshot of the post in Shaw's 'liked' column and the United man was forced to respond. He wrote: "Come on don't be silly, obviously not intentional [face palm emoji]."
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