Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has opened up after his side’s 3-1 derby day defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, with the Dutchman lamenting the decision not to give his side a free kick before a goal from Phil Foden.
The Red Devils went ahead through Marcus Rashford in the eighth minute, with the England international unleashing an unstoppable effort into the top corner.
Yet City were superior throughout and a brace from Foden, coupled with a strike from Erling Haaland, gave them all three points.
Ten Hag was unhappy during the game, with the Dutchman incensed by the decision not to give a foul on Rashford prior to Foden’s leveller.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag cut a dejected figure after his side’s 3-1 derby day defeat to fierce rivals Man City
And the Dutchman has made it clear he feels there was enough contact on the 26-year-old to warrant a free kick.
“I looked back and asked Rashy [Rashford] if there was contact, maybe soft but there was contact,” he told Match of the Day.
The 54-year-old added: “I think it was a good performance overall, we went 1-0 up and we had our moments after it to score the second one.
“We defended very well and there were two defining moments when we nearly made a breakthrough and conceded the first goal.
“Then you are disappointed, we have to accept it and still we had the opportunities to at least get one point, but the win was also possible.”
Man City star Phil Foden netted a sensational brace again Man Utd in the derby
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