In the latest instalment of Erik ten Hag’s running battles with the Premier League’s pundit class, the Manchester United manager called out Jamie Redknapp’s assertion on Sky that something “untoward” had gone on between him and dropped forward Marcus Rashford as “crazy”.

Some eyes were raised amongst Manchester United fans when Marcus Rashford was not amongst the starting XI for their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has opened up on his decision to drop Marcus Rashford for tonight's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. The England international has started to rediscover his best form in recent weeks following a difficult start to the campaign.