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Given that it was a game that needed to be won, manager Erik ten Hag is to blame for the home team’s dismal start, which was just another one.

In an attempt to be cautious, the Dutchman used Sofyan Amrabat as a holding midfielder and Bruno Fernandes as his No. 8 player.

ETH must be more upbeat, particularly at Old Trafford.

Because of this, United rarely had the upper hand in midfield and there was a lack of players capable of setting the pace of the game and completing game-changing passes.

Christian Eriksen is still the team’s finest passer, thus he should be playing in an Old Trafford match where the opponent defends the ball well and sits deep.

Ten Hag resorted to the 31-year-old at halftime, just like he had done against Brentford earlier in the season, and it was his arrival that completely changed the course of the match.

An inch-perfect Eriksen cross set up Harry Maguire’s winning goal, serving as a timely reminder of the Denmark international’s undeniable skill.

Even though he just participated in the first half of the game on Tuesday, he won Man of the Match and convincingly demonstrated his worth for the crucial Manchester derby this coming weekend.

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From midfield, Eriksen can make a difference.

Eriksen was questioned about the manager’s hesitation to use him, despite the fact that he has only started four games this season and has only managed one goal and two assists.

Eriksen said to TNT Sports, “Ask the manager why I’m starting on the bench; that’s out of my hands.” Of course, though, I want to play as much as I can. The management is undoubtedly turning a blind eye, but right now, if you come out on top, it makes the effort worthwhile.

When Danish broadcasters asked him a similar question during the international break, he said that he was not satisfied with the number of minutes he was receiving.

Eriksen is undoubtedly capable of setting the pace, and his deft passing is what United’s midfield now lacks.

Ten Hag’s go-to player should be the Dane if United can use a reliable defensive midfielder behind him, particularly at home.