Manchester United gaffer Erik ten Hag says he slept well after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo against Liverpool in August, a decision that accelerated the forward’s departure from the club in November.’We will all remember Ronaldo, but who will remember Ten Hag in 5 years?’The Portuguese star came on for just the final four minutes of a 2-1 victory. Prior to the reverse fixture this weekend, Ten Hag insists that the decision was “obvious” and that he lost no sleep over it. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7069121##He explains he was willing to face the consequences of leaving Ronaldo out, having determined it was a call he had to make.”I have to see and face the consequences of it, the impact of the decisions not only in the short-term but also for the longer-term. Of course, you don’t always have a lot of time. In that period, I remember we had ten days so I could consider which choice would be the best,” he said.”You always have to think strategically, what is the consequence longer-term. I am aware of it, but that is my job and the responsibility I have to take.This is the second time Ronaldo refused to come in, reveals Ten Hag”I had reasons (for the decision). They were obvious. And I also knew the consequence and also if it was a negative outcome from that game. That is always possible in football.”But I am not worrying. I also sleep well on those nights. I have to take decisions in respect in advance of the club and the team. That is my job and that is the responsibility I have to take and I have to stand for those decisions.”Ronaldo axed from Manchester squad after refusing to come in against the SpursTen Hag relishes the atmosphere on Sunday and the hostility his side will face, insisting he heads into the cauldron with a team of ‘warriors’.PREMIER LEAGUERound 26SaturdayMan City – Newcastle 2- 0 (1-0)/Foden 15, Bernardo Silva 67/Arsenal – Bournemouth 3-2 (0-1)/Partey 62, White 70, Nelson 90+7 – Billing 1, Senesi 57/Aston Villa – Crystal Palace 1-0 (1-0)/Andersen 27 og/Brighton – West Ham 4-0 (1-0)/Mac Allister 18 pen, Veltman 51, Mitoma 69, Welbeck 89/Chelsea – Leeds 1-0 (0-0)/Fofana 53/Wolves – Tottenham 1-0 (0-0)/Traore 82/Southampton – Leicester 1-0 (1-0)/Alcaraz 35/Sunday17:00: (2.75) Nott.Forest (3.00) Everton (3.05)19:30: (2.55) Liverpool (3.45) Man.Utd. (2.90)Monday23:00: (2.15) Brentford (3.50) Fulham (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
