Olise wonder-strike coupled with Casemiro suspension spoils ten Hag's night

Addressing the possibility of Casemiro being suspended for the meeting with the Gunners in his pre-match interview, the United manager emphasised the possibility would play no part in his thinking.

LESS THAN IDEAL: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023 - 22:17

Ian Winrow

ERIK ten Hag did his best to dispel any suggestion the main focus of Manchester United’s week was the visit to Arsenal. His side’s recent form, though, meant it there was always a risk this game would be viewed as a stepping stone on the way to Sunday’s much-anticipated trip to the Emirates Stadium.

Addressing the possibility of Casemiro being suspended for the meeting with the Gunners in his pre-match interview, the United manager emphasised the possibility would play no part in his thinking. His priority, it was clear, was to claim a 10th successive victory that would ensure his side reached the weekend on a high.