It was about time, this Man United star is making fans forget about Ronaldo

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was all smiles as he walked down the turn with his players following suit while Old Trafford sang songs of their praises. The Red Devils go into the break with the game in their control with a 1-0 lead at the break.

Ten Hag dropped his most in-form Marcus Rashford as well as United's chief creator in recent season Bruno Fernandes as he named a youthful attacking setup led by Anthony Elanga with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony Santos, and teenager Kobbie Mainoo playing behind him.

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The Red Devils have been in cruise control of the game with the midfield duo of Fred and Scott Mctominay stamping their quality in the game while club captain Harry Maguire organizes the defensive setup.

Manchester United snatched at chances through the first 45 minutes, with Antony, Fred, and Garnacho missing several chances. Fred had a well set up set piece opportunity in the half but was denied by the woodwork from extending United's lead.

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Manchester United ensured that they converted their dominant first display into goal in the 21st minute after a brilliant play that saw Antony Santos curl the ball home from the edge of the box to get the goal. Earlier this week, Erik Ten Hag sang praises of his performance and attitude which has inspired him to do better tonight for the Red Devils.