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Why there isn't an Erik ten Hag press conference ahead of Manchester United vs Newcastle

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Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday night yet there is no press conference on Tuesday ahead of the game. United will be eager to get back to winning ways and restore some pride after once again being left humiliated by their neighbours in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Manchester City ran out comfortable 3-0 winners which has led to yet another deep inquest into the litany of problems at the club.

Erik ten Hag would no doubt have plenty of difficult questions to face if he were to face the press but United have opted against holding a media briefing ahead of their next fixture.

In a replay of last year's final, United will take on Newcastle at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup round of 16. READ MORE: United have two players to implement a style under Ten Hag READ MORE: Four fringe players deserve a chance against Newcastle Unlike with the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, there is no requirement for managers to hold press conferences ahead of Carabao Cup ties.

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