When we are dictating the game, after I think we are dropping a little bit too much," Ten Hag told reporters on Sunday. I think it was really high intensity and you could see how many players were so, so fatigued by the end. But then finally, I think we found the mentality, the character to win this game. United were dealt an injury scare during the win with defender Luke Shaw, who has missed a large portion of the season due to injury, being substituted at half-time. Ten Hag said the England left back's substitution was precautionary, adding: "He mentioned some complaints and we can't take a risk with, especially Luke Shaw, because he has had so many injuries in the past.