Peter Schmeichel was left stunned by Erik ten Hag's in-game decisions in the Manchester derby on Sunday.

Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad despite Marcus Rashford putting the visitors ahead with a stunning strike.

Phil Foden ramped it up after the break to bag two wonder goals before Erling Haaland wrapped up the result late on but City were largely in control of possession throughout the match.

However, some were left perplexed by Ten Hag's decision to take off Kobbie Mainoo, Jonny Evans and Rashford when United needed to react to City going a goal ahead just before the hour mark.

That included Schmeichel, who played for both clubs and was speaking to Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist on talkSPORT Breakfast on Monday.

The goalkeeping legend said live on air: "I thought as the game progressed that the team fell in a little too deep. For my liking, I would have pushed them up a little bit.

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