**BREAKING NEWS:** Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney criticizes ten Hag for benching players while commending a Manchester United player for making positive runs. “You could see he was the only one making the essential runs, posing a threat to Arsenal players when he had the ball. It’s foolish of ten Hag to keep him on the bench for so long,” Rooney said, as forgotten players reveal their true potential.

Erik ten Hag is attempting to find silver linings in Manchester United’s 14th Premier League defeat this season. This campaign has been disappointing for the team, and Sunday’s loss against Arsenal at home exemplified their struggles. United lacked attacking flair, failing to pose a significant threat to the Gunners despite their determined effort.

However, compared to their previous 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, this performance appeared somewhat more promising. One positive aspect was the inclusion of Amad Diallo, who made his first Premier League start of the season, a decision that was long overdue. It’s now time for the Ivorian to translate his potential into tangible results.

Amad displayed his skills during his 70 minutes on the field against Arsenal, emerging as one of United’s standout performers. Erik ten Hag praised his performance, acknowledging his brightness and confidence. The manager expressed contentment with Amad’s overall contribution, highlighting his defensive efforts as well.

Ten Hag highlighted Amad’s well-deserved opportunity, despite facing stiff competition in his position, and lauded his bravery, creativity, and defensive skills. Amad’s comeback from injury earned him this chance, amidst competition from other contenders like Garnacho, Antony, and Rashford, who have also played similar roles.

Amad faced a setback in the first half when he was fouled, narrowly missing out on a penalty. He aims to feature in at least one of United’s remaining league fixtures against Newcastle and Brighton, with hopes of securing a spot in the starting lineup for the FA Cup final against City.

While being a super-sub could be a suitable role for Amad, as shown by his decisive goal against Liverpool in the quarter-final, his ultimate goal remains to establish himself as a regular starter. However, United’s recent form, with only one victory since the Liverpool clash, suggests a challenging task against a strong City side.