Erik ten Hag

Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford sealed a comeback win for Man Utd over Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday; United up to third in the ...

In top football small details have a big impact and we have to keep working on that and keep investing in that." We have to keep our feet on the ground and face that in our game there's a lot to improve," he said. But we scored in the right moment. The feeling at half time was we should have had the lead in this game. We tried to get back the control of the first half. in our game there's a lot to improve," said Ten Hag

Ten Hag worked under Guardiola in Germany with the Dutchman in charge of the Bayern Munich reserves while the Spaniard managed the first team. The two then went ...

However, they would fall behind on the hour mark. All the talk heading into the first clash between Guardiola and Ten Hag was about Erling Haaland, who was going into his first Manchester derby in fine form. Ten Hag worked under Guardiola in Germany with the Dutchman in charge of the Bayern Munich reserves while the Spaniard managed the first team.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he could see both sides of the argument over Bruno Fernandes' controversial equaliser against Manchester City.

In top football you have to suffer and sacrifice to get the right result. "The belief is back and we're in a good direction. They have qualities in split-moments to score goals. The spirit of the team is so huge, the belief is there that the game is 90 minutes and we can fight back. Bruno came from the back – but I can see it from the other side." We defended very well and broke in good opportunities.

The new United are resilient and defensively committed. Against City, they put their bodies on the line. Players like Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Rashford ...

This isn't a City crisis but they do have to find new ways of creating chances and being more penetrative outside the Etihad. Not many 18-year-olds could handle the occasion with a combination of maturity and fearlessness. Things like that come from a place of desire and confidence which Rashford now has in addition to his undoubted ability. Even before Rashford scored his winner, the England striker symbolised a new spirit at the club. Tactically, the Dutchman is also shrewd. [Luke Shaw](/sport/luke-shaw/index.html) and Rashford himself were written off a year ago.

Erik Ten Hag, a former apprentice of Pep Guardiola became the master as his Manchester United side won 2-1 against Manchester City.

Garnacho however made all the difference on the left. However, Ten Hag’s tactical change made all the difference in United’s come back. Ten Hag’s men went into the game in fine form and wanted to prove a point. It proved that Ten Hag’s tactical decisions and ability to change fundamentals is impressive. Garnacho took his place on the left, Marcus Rashford moving centrally with Fernandes into the 10 role. Ten Hag was heavily defeated by Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad in the reverse fixture, however at Old Trafford it played out differently.

The England star scored for the ninth successive home match in all competitions to snatch a late win for United over derby rival Manchester City.

Manchester United show the lessons learned under Erik ten Hag with statement derby win over Manchester City.

What can be stated without contradiction is that United are, at last, moving back in the right direction. Ten Hag still has much work to do after the barren years of under-achievement but to have United third in the Premier League and right on City's heels is an outcome everyone with any association with the club would have snatched at in August. Ten Hag's arrival, and his measured approach, meant this was always going to be a case of managerial evolution rather than revolution - but the best way to prove the graph is on an upward curve is to beat the champions, especially when those champions happen to be Manchester City. The winning goal means Rashford has scored in each of his last seven games in all competitions, eight in total, and has been on target in each of his last nine appearances at Old Trafford, the first United player to do so since Teddy Sheringham in late 2000. At the heart of it all is the tactically astute, disciplinarian Ten Hag, who is putting an even stronger stamp on Manchester United with every passing week, looking more at home and suited to the task than many who have preceded him in recent years. Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have all been beaten here by United this season but victory over Premier League champions City, and the manner in which it was achieved, is by far the most powerful statement of Ten Hag's tenure.

Hard-won victory in Manchester derby showed newly resolute United have finally managed to shake off weight of the past.

The more they beat those challenging for European spots, the closer United will come to the title, and they are finding a formula to do it. For far too long, United have been dependant on their litany of stars producing moments of individual quality to turn matches in their favour but under Ten Hag the collective is more important. As City are learning, short spells of poor form can define a season and with Pep Guardiola’s side rapidly slipping out of the title race, third-placed United need to maintain momentum put pressure on their rivals. They are able to shift mindsets with ease and maintain their confidence to execute a plan. [Liverpool were defeated in August](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/22/manchester-united-liverpool-premier-league-match-report) and [Arsenal in September](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/04/manchester-united-arsenal-premier-league-match-report) at Old Trafford, two games when the visitors dominated. Match-winner Rashford put his body on the line after pulling up in the first half with an injury. Shaw is a fine example of the progress made under Ten Hag. Since then he has impressed Ten Hag with his attitude and performances, and has been able to adapt to playing centre-back. In the game against them in October we learned a big lesson. We were ready for that – 100% everybody had to be ready today, even those starting on the bench. [Against Manchester City](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/14/manchester-united-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report) they were organised and showed new-found discipline for 90 minutes to win an underwhelming derby. Further forward, United pressed as a four-man unit to slow down City’s progress, preventing the defence from instigating attacks.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted that talk of winning the Premier League title in his debut season is 'ridiculous'.

“It’s too early to think about that,” said the left-back, who has been shining in a central role in recent weeks. We have a massive game on Wednesday against Crystal Palace.” “We’re still in four competitions. Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view). There are a lot of gaps in our game as well that we have to work on." There is a lot to come.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag says that it is too soon to speak about a possible Premier League title challenge this term.

We are in the right direction and we are happy with this result, it's quite obvious, but also we need to see with our eyes that we invest a lot if we want to be successful. We are making progress but there is still a long way to go. We have to keep our feet on the ground and face our game that we still have lots to improve. You've seen today that City are the best playing team in this league, with Arsenal - they are good as well, and we have to work out of possession, if we want to get a result. "We can achieve something in this season, I'm convinced about that but there is still a long way to go about to restore Manchester United back to where they belong. "I don't think we can talk about titles in January," he told BT Sport.

Fred has become a much improved player since the arrival of Erik Ten Hag. The Brazilian has always been a decent midfield option but has been oftenly ...

Fred has played a good run of games for United recently - when starting or coming from the bench. He is now a more valued member of Manchester United’s squad - in the eyes of some supporters. Fred has become a much improved player since the arrival of Erik Ten Hag.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to raid his former club Ajax and sign Jurrien Timber, Devyne Rensch and Kenneth Taylor.

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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag eyes moves for Ajax trio Jurrien Timber, Devyne Rensch and Kenneth Taylor, according to a report.

Taylor, who is a central midfielder, played in all six of his side's matches in the group stage of the Champions League, while he has five goals and three assists in 14 Eredivisie outings this term. Timber has played 16 times in the league this season, while he started all six of Ajax's matches in the group stage of the Champions League. The Netherlands international has again been a vital player for his Eredivisie club this term, featuring on 23 occasions in all competitions, contributing two assists in the process.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly wants to raid his former club Ajax again and sign three more of their players.

And now The Sun reports that Ten Hag will return to his routes and try and sign three more Ajax stars. Timber is known for his ability to play in either a back three or back four and his potential arrival would surely signal the end for Harry Maguire. However, Ten Hag is keen to add more, with his old club Ajax once again the main focus of attention. He also currently has 14 caps for the Netherlands to his name, despite his tender age. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly wants to raid his former club Ajax again and sign three more of their players. Erik ten Hag wants Man Utd to sign three more Ajax stars to complete set of five at Old Trafford

United signed Lisandro Martinez and Antony in the summer from the manager's former club. Both players have been great signings for United and have played their ...

A new report from MailOnline suggests Ten Hag still wants to sign the defender. It shows that the Dutchman has a good understanding of his former division and trusts in the talent there. The Dutch manager is once again looking to his former club Ajax to bring in new players.

Erik ten Hag showed how far Man Utd have come with their impressive Manchester derby win over City at Old Trafford.

We know better now what the manager wants and how he wants to do it. We had to use our fast players." In this game we played better in the first half but we didn’t score. "We know that City play very well. [Ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) asked his side to play to their strengths on the counter-attack in the match, a plan that worked to perfection as United twice caught City out on the break to find the back of the net. We spoke a lot with him," Varane said after the win.