Erik ten Hag praises Manchester United star for 'sacrifice' during win vs Manchester City

Following his side's outstanding 2-1 victory against arch-rivals Manchester City, Manchester United he coach Erik ten Hag heaped praise on star forward Marcus Rashford. Dutch manager spoke about sacrifice Rashford me during match as 25-year-old continued to carry on despite seemingly being in pain.

'He got rewarded for his sacrifice': Ten Hag on Rashford's contribution

While speaking to BT Sport after match about Marcus Rashford's injury concerns and his contribution to Manchester United's outstanding victory over arch-rivals Manchester City, Erik ten Hag said, "Players have to be resilient. You get kicked in a game and obviously, it happens, it hurts. You have to keep going, you have to do it to get right result, to get right performance. Fight and deal with that painful moment and even if it keeps being painful, you have to contribute."

Dutch manager n went on to explain how Rashford's sacrifice eventually helped him receive his reward and contribute to side's victory in derby. "That's what he did today and you see he got rewarded for it, team got rewarded for it. In top football, you have to suffer and sacrifice for getting right result and to win something," ded Ten Hag. Rashford got his reward as he scored Manchester United's second in 82nd minute, a goal which also turned out to be winner.

Englishman has been in fantastic form as this strike against Cityzens was his 16th goal of season in all competitions and his eighth in his last seven matches. As a result of Manchester United's brilliant victory in derby, y increased ir winning streak to five games in Premier League, a run that has helped m move within just a point of Manchester City in third place.

When it comes to Manchester City, a run of two defeats and a draw (2W) in ir last five games has resulted in m dropping five points behind leers Arsenal, who also have a game in hand. If Gunners were to defeat arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, y could increase ir le to eight points over Pep Guardiola's side in Premier League.