Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.
Erling Haaland netted a brace with his first goals since his return from injury to lift Manchester City to a 2-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday.
Manchester United slipped to their 14th Premier League defeat of the season at Newcastle United on Sunday, with the hosts’ rampant 4-1 success taking them up to fourth in the standings.
