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Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United star left on bench during derby loss 'out of respect', says Erik ten Hag

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admitted he left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench during the 6-3 mauling at Manchester City “out of respect for his big career”.

Ronaldo was an unused substitute as hat-tricks from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden fired City to an emphatic derby win. Ad Instead, Ten Hag opted to introduce Anthony Martial off the bench to freshen up his attack, with the Frenchman netting two consolation goals late on.

Premier LeagueThe master and his apprentice are bossing the Premier League — The Warm-Up3 HOURS AGO «I didn't bring him [Ronaldo] on out of respect for his big career,» the Dutchman said at his post-match press conference. «And the other thing, there was then the advantage I could bring Antony Martial on.

He needs the minutes but I don't want to point it out like that.» Ronaldo, who was denied a move away from Old Trafford this summer, has started just one game in the Premier League for United this season.

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