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Erik Ten Hag should 'keep his mouth shut', blasts Tim Sherwood - after Man United boss explained why Cristiano Ronaldo was FOURTH down pecking order for captaincy

Tim Sherwood has slammed Erik ten Hag for saying Cristiano Ronaldo 'was his fifth choice captain' and told the Dutchman to 'keep his mouth shut'.

Manchester United were thumped 3-1 by Aston Villa on Sunday, with Ronaldo taking the captain's armband for the game in the absence of club captain Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.

The club legend failed to inspire his team to victory, hammering a free-kick into the wall, lamenting his frustrations to referee Anthony Taylor throughout and smashing a wild effort into the Holte End, summing up a difficult afternoon for the Red Devils.