Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night.
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Here are your Sunday morning Manchester United headlines.
United captaincy dilemma
Erik ten Hag insists Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes can continue to share captaincy duties at Manchester United, with the central defender set to take the armband back at Nottingham Forest today.
With Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez out injured, Maguire will make his 14th start of the season at the City Ground and with his return to the starting XI comes the armband, with the England international still club captain at United.
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It will be just the sixth time Maguire has been captain for a Premier League game this season, with Bruno Fernandes the skipper for the other 22.
Fernandes has worn the armband when Maguire has been out of the side this season, but Ten Hag insists what is essentially a job share isn't an issue and that both parties know what their role is, with the respect between the duo vital to making the situation work.
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Ten Hag on Martial
Erik ten Hag wants to keep Anthony Martial at Manchester United next season, despite making a world-class striker his top transfer target for this summer.
United want to sign a striker during the summer window, with Tottenham's Harry Kane the leading target. There is also interest in Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.
But splashing the cash on a striker might not mean the end of Martial's eight-year career at United, with Ten Hag confident the Frenchman can stay fit enough to play a part in his squad at Old Trafford.
Martial was impressive against Sevilla on Thursday night when he made his first start for three months, but he was only able to last for an
Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night.
Erik ten Hag criticised the performance of referee Andre Marriner after Manchester United lost 1-0 to Brighton.
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United earning a Champions League place this season will be crucial for his rebuild project and hinted that more players have shown interest in the club with the Reds on track for a top-four spot.
Some Manchester United supporters have suggested that Erik ten Hag needs more help with focusing on new arrivals next summer, rather than getting caught up in contract renewals.
Erik ten Hag praised the Manchester United fans for their support for his team during the 1-0 win against Aston Villa, with more protests against the ownership of the Glazer family taking place around the fixture.
Erik ten Hag praised Bruno Fernandes' ability to play in several positions after he made a vital contribution from the right wing during the 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a couple of alternations.
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.
Erik ten Hag hailed Bruno Fernandes as a "great captain" who set an example for his Manchester United teammates by completing 90 minutes against Tottenham.
Rio Ferdinand suggested Erik ten Hag's substitutions led to Manchester United "relinquishing control" in the second half of their draw with Tottenham on Thursday night.
Manchester United fans have been reacting to Erik ten Hag's update on Bruno Fernandes' injury ahead of Thursday's trip to Tottenham.
Manchester United have won the Carabao Cup, they have reached the FA Cup final and Champions League football looks guaranteed.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is optimistic that defender Raphael Varane will be in contention for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United players lacked desire and let the supporters down in their dire 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Christian Eriksen says his collaboration with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes is one of the best midfields he has played in.
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.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha insists Wout Weghorst should not be signed permanently at the end of this 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.
Here are your Thursday morning Manchester United headlines.
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