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Erik ten Hag reveals he substituted midfielder Casemiro for Christian Eriksen because he 'wanted more football' in Man United's 2-1 comeback win over Brentford

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he took off defensive midfielder Casemiro for Christian Eriksen because he 'wanted more football'.

United came back from 1-0 down to beat Brentford 2-1 courtesy of two Scott McTominay goals in added time.

Mathias Jensen gave Brentford a surprise lead away at Old Trafford, and in the week ten Hag's side lost to Galatasary at home in the Champions League it looked like they were on their way to another defeat.

However McTominay's goals saved United's blushes, and boss ten Hag has spoken about his decision to hook defensive midfielder Casemiro at half-time for Christian Eriksen.