Match of the Day pundit praises Erik ten Hag for Manchester United tactical tweak vs Aston Villa

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Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy thought Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looked 'more comfortable' and 'more productive' on the right-wing during Boxing Day's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

The Argentine played a starring role in helping United recover from 2-0 down, netting a second half brace, ahead of Rasmus Hojlund plundering his first Premier League goal to scoop all three points with just under 10 minutes of normal time remaining.

Both goals from Garnacho were as a result of him moving inside from the right flank. Previously, Garnacho, for the most part, has been restricted to playing on the left, with Marcus Rashford farmed out to the opposite side of the pitch when they have both been playing at the same time.

Rashford is far more effective and influential on the left, meaning Erik ten Hag's decision to often alter his position to accommodate Garnacho in the XI has been questioned. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag hints at new United attack after Alejandro Garnacho brace READ MORE: United fans and Erik ten Hag both made their point to Sir Jim Ratcliffe However, Ten Hag decided to deploy Garnacho on the right against Villa and it was a decision that paid dividends, with the youngster plundering his very first United brace.