{"id":291588,"date":"2023-10-21T21:25:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T21:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=291588"},"modified":"2023-10-21T21:25:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T21:25:26","slug":"man-utd-beat-sheffield-united-but-strange-erik-ten-hag-decision-raises-worry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/man-utd-beat-sheffield-united-but-strange-erik-ten-hag-decision-raises-worry\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd beat Sheffield United but strange Erik ten Hag decision raises worry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Manchester United recorded back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season by beating Sheffield United 2-1 on a sombre Saturday night at Bramall Lane. Hours after the announcement of Sir Bobby Charlton’s sad passing, Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot’s strikes earned a crucial three points.<\/p>\n

Team selection raises eyebrows<\/h2>\n

Erik ten Hag’s options have been limited in his second season in charge due to an unprecedented injury crisis, particularly in defence.<\/p>\n

But Mason Mount has been one of United’s best players since his return from injury. Seeing him drop to the bench raised concerns among the fanbase..<\/p>\n

And United’s performance didn’t exactly justify the selection. The Red Devils were wasteful in midfield and missed Mount’s intensity before he emerged as a late substitute.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag found success in limited rotation last season. But dropping Mount in favour of Antony, largely ineffective, came across like needless rotation, which United very nearly paid for.<\/p>\n

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McTominay continues scoring streak<\/h2>\n

McTominay was arguably worthy of a start, given he rescued United in the 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford last time out.<\/p>\n

And he netted his third goal in two games on the half-hour mark, repaying Ten Hag’s faith and justifying his starting role.<\/p>\n

Dalot is also leaving Ten Hag with a selection headache with his recent performances, and not just because of his sensational winning strike.<\/p>\n

He has come into his own during Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s injury absence. He is set to return in the current block of fixtures but may face a fight to regain his spot.<\/p>\n