Ten Hag says Manchester United folded like a ‘pack of cards’ in derby defeat

SCATHING: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

A scathing Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players they lacked belief and said they folded like a “pack of cards”, after they were humiliated 6-3 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola was enthused by his side’s display in which Erling Haaland and Phil Foden each scored hat-tricks, taking them up to second in the table, a point behind Arsenal. Antony and Anthony Martial (with two) scored for United.