LONDON -- Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has fired back at pundits over "speculation" that his decision to bench Marcus Rashford against Crystal Palace on Saturday was down to anything other than "rotation."
United left Selhurst Park with just a point from a goalless draw, despite dominating the first half, during which they wasted a number of chances to take the lead.
Ten Hag's call to drop Rashford to the bench came as a surprise after the forward netted his first United goal since March in the 3-0 win against Southampton last weekend and followed up by scoring twice in the 7-0 demolition of Barnsley on Tuesday.