Manchester United's Casemiro grabs opponent's neck during on-field brawl: Watch

In a game that saw a brilliant team goal by Manchester United also witnessed an on-field brawl which ended in Casemiro getting a straight red card. former Real Mrid player grabbed neck of Crystal Palace's Will Hughes in 70th-minute scuffle. Brazilian gets a three-match suspension following his conduct in weekend. 

Manchester United are riding high following a series of good results but Red Devils' latest encounter with Crystal Palace was drama filled. In 70th minute, a huge fight between players of both sides broke-out on side lines, where Casemiro put his hands around neck of Will Hughes. 

Watch heated tussle here:

Erik Ten Hag's statement on incident

Though match came under shows of controversy, it was Manchester United who grabbed three points. Having been reduced to 10 men following fight, Reds kept ir composure to secure a 2-1 victory courtesy of goals by Marcus Rashford and Bru Fernandes. After match, Manchester United's boss Erik Ten Hag shared his thoughts on  incident. 

"I see two teams fighting each or,' said United manr. "I see two teams where several players crossed line, and n one player is picked out and gets sent off. For me, that's t right."

"Casemiro is protecting our player and also protecting player who wants to attack (Hughes). He is holding him back. He doesn't want to hurt player," Ten Hag ded. Palace player takes a big risk by this foul that he (Antony) could get bly injured by pushing him across line. n everyone is reacting, Crystal Palace players and Man United players. t only Casemiro," he said.

Ten Hag furr quoted, "I thought it was a really high level match for first 70 minutes until that incident took place. n you see this team stands for each or. re is such a good spirit in team and y don't accept when a player from us can be bly injured, that is way Antony got treated. This team sticks toger but, of course, you have to control your emotions. It is really difficult in such moments. You have to stand as a team, but you have to stay in control because we are role models," United boss stated.