Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, February 4.
Erik ten Hag slams two Palace players over Casemiro red card
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag criticised the inconsistency of Video Assistant Referees and felt Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew should have been sent off in their 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
United midfielder Casemiro was dismissed after he grabbed Palace midfielder Will Hughes by the throat. A review by the VAR advised on-pitch official Andre Marriner that Casemiro's action was violent conduct and warranted a straight red card.
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During the same melee that spilled off the pitch, Ayew appeared to have his hand around the throat of United midfielder Fred but that was not deemed a red card offence. Ten Hag blamed Jeffrey Schlupp for causing the 66th-minute flashpoint when he shoved United winger Antony into the pitchside ditch.
David de Gea praises teammates for reaction after Casemiro red card
David de Gea has praised the 'spirit' and 'character' of Manchester United's players after Saturday's win against Crystal Palace.
United enjoyed the perfect start against Palace at Old Trafford when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty within five minutes and three points looked almost certain to be claimed after Marcus Rashford extended the advantage in the second half.
However, Casemiro was shown a red card in the 70th minute for violent conduct and Palace scored shortly after he received his marching orders, but Erik ten Hag's side were brave in the closing stages and were determined at the back.
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