Man Utd fans think Marcus Rashford aimed furious three-word blast at Erik ten Hag

Marcus Rashford’s substitution against Aston Villa triggered a furious reaction at under-fire manager Erik ten Hag - with Manchester United fans claiming he said "he's gone mad".

The Red Devils forward was hauled off during the second half of Sunday’s goalless draw with the Midlands side. It came after he had escaped a red card.

Rashford was originally booked for a late challenge on Matty Cash. He then tripped Leon Bailey as he tried to dance into the United penalty area.

Despite the Villa team and supporters baying for a dismissal, the referee was uninterested. Under-fire Red Devils boss Ten Hag then immediately substituted the forward to avoid a third red card in as many games.

And Rashford’s reaction has got United fans talking. The forward was spotted on camera after his withdrawal visibly annoyed, with some supporters claiming that he said "he's gone mad" while others suggested that he shouted "it's so bad."

Speaking after the game, Ten Hag explained that Rashford’s substitution was to ensure the Red Devils did not go down to ten men. Talking in his post-match press conference, the Dutchman said: "Yes that was one of the reasons to take him off. If it was another foul probably he would be sent off. We can't take another risk."

Ex-Liverpool star Jamie Carragher slammed Rashford after the incident and claimed that he was very fortunate not to have been dismissed. He said: "He [Rashford] is very lucky.

“He knows he can't get the ball. That should be a second yellow and Manchester United should be down to ten men." Carragher then added: "Rashford knew the player [Bailey] had gone past him. He was almost tripping him up."

Marcus Rashford was again taken off against Aston Villa
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Away from the attention on Rashford, the spotlight has now intensified on Ten Hag. The Dutchman was given this week’s games to prove he was the right man for the job - neither of which his side have won.

The Red Devils have now endured the worst start in their Premier League history. Heading into the second international, they have won just two league games and sit 14th - already six points behind the top four.

They are next back in action against Brentford at Old Trafford in just under a fortnight’s time. United will then continue their hunt for their first Europa League against Fenerbahce.

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