Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a four-point criteria that he looks for in his dressing room leaders.
05.05.2023 - 06:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose to Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night.
Erik ten Hag's side looked as though they would be coming away from the Amex Stadium with a point, but the Seagulls scored a penalty in the ninth minute of added-time after Luke Shaw handled the ball inside the penalty area. Alexis Mac Allister calmly converted from the spot to condemn the Reds to their eighth league defeat of the campaign.
United, who sit two points behind third-placed Newcastle, have five top-flight matches remaining before the end of the season, with Ten Hag's men travelling to West Ham on Sunday afternoon for their next game. They will be keen to bounce back with a victory after the disappointing defeat to Roberto De Zerbi's side.
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Ten Hag appeared frustrated with Anthony Martial's lack of pressing in the first half. The United manager, stood on the touchline, slapped his thighs in anger before shouting in the Frenchman's direction. Before half-time, Ten Hag even cursed after some miscontrol from the forward.
In February, MEN Sport reported that United were aiming to sell Martial in the summer amid plans to sign a new long-term striker. He is a player that Ten Hag likes, but his injury issues this season have been a problem and his lack of availability has increased the burden on Marcus Rashford.
Rashford was on the receiving end of a strong challenge from Moises Caicedo, and both he and his manager were frustrated with the tackle and lack of punishment. Ten Hag, having already remonstrated with the fourth official and linesman, made sure referee Andre
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