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  • EPL: I slept well after dropping Ronaldo – Ten Hag

    EPL: I slept well after dropping Ronaldo – Ten Hag

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he “slept well” after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for victory over Liverpool earlier this season.

    Embarrassed by defeats against Brighton and Brentford, the Dutchman made the bold and some thought a brazen move to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire.

    United fans turned up at Old Trafford fearing a serious beating from Jurgen Klopp’s team. Instead, United won 2-1 with a brand of thrilling counter-attacking football spearheaded by Marcus Rashford.

    “I do consider big decisions like that, definitely,” he says ahead of today’s trip to Anfield. “I have to look at the impact they make, not only in the short term but also for the longer term. You always have to think strategically as a manager and face the consequences. I am aware of it but that is my job and my responsibility.

    “I had reasons to choose that team against Liverpool. They were obvious. And I knew the reaction if it had been a negative outcome, which is always possible in football.

    “But I am not worrying. I sleep well also in those nights. I have to take the decisions in respect of the club and the team. I have to stand by those decisions.”

    Ten Hag doesn’t beat about the bush when asked if he inherited a lack of discipline on arrival.

    “There was and I don’t have to lie about it,” he says. “Top players like structure, not only on the pitch. So you need some rules.

    “I think it’s obvious in every organisation that when there are no rules and no discipline in taking those rules seriously, then you create a mess.

    “That’s not only at a football club but in every job, also in broadcasting or newspapers. It was quite obvious because I could see on the pitch what was going on.”

  • Ten Hag reveals central plans for Jadon Sancho

    Ten Hag reveals central plans for Jadon Sancho

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag sees Jadon Sancho playing centrally in the future.

    Sancho, 22, came off the bench in United’s 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Fred were enough to secure United’s spot in the Carabao Cup final – their first Wembley cup final since May 2018.

    Sancho received a brilliant reception from United fans, who will be hoping he can fulfil his potential under Ten Hag. T

    Ten Hag was asked about Sancho’s central role during his post-match interview with Sky Sports.

    He said: “I think we have done that before. You move Bruno out and create also a different dynamic in the team, that is what we intended to do.

    “Jadon, I know he can play as a 10 as well. He can play as a winger – he can play as a 10 – but often we mix it around and that is what I like. The position has to be occupied and it’s about the players keeping discipline to do that.”

  • Ten Hag reveals his best manager in EPL

    Ten Hag reveals his best manager in EPL

    Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag, has named Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta as the best manager in the Premier League currently.

    The Dutchman spoke before Manchester United’s Premier League 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday night.

    “I think in the Premier League, there are many incredibly good coaches at the moment,” Ten Hag told Sky Sports.

    “He [Mikel Arteta] is definitely one of them. What he is doing, he is the best in this moment because it is really a big performance, it is huge what he’s doing.

    “He is managing his team and they are so consistent, the most consistent team in the Premier League at the moment, playing incredible football. It is fantastic.”

  • EPL: Ten Hag releases team list ahead Arsenal clash at the Emirate

    EPL: Ten Hag releases team list ahead Arsenal clash at the Emirate

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has released his team list that will face league leaders Arsenal today in the English Premier League.

    Ten Hag has named a 21-man squad to tackle Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Men sports reports.

    Manchester united’s effort to reduce the gap between it and Arsenal and be in contention for winning the league suffered a setback when they dropped a point against Crystal Palace last week.

    Man United head to the game after playing a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in their last Premier League match.

    Man Utd team list

    De Gea, Heaton, Butland, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Malacia, McTominay, Mainoo, Fred, Eriksen, Fernandes, Elanga, Antony, Pellistri, Garnacho, Rashford, Weghorst.

    The kick-off time for the match is 5.30 pm.

  • Martial begged to start Manchester derby – Ten Hag reveals

    Martial begged to start Manchester derby – Ten Hag reveals

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed Martial “begged” to start in Man Utd’s derby win over City.

    Ten Hag explained: “We decided — and he decided as well — to start. He begged to start.

    “I knew the start would be so important in this game and he is really good at pressing and he is a really big element in our pressing.

    “But I needed to re-evaluate at half-time and also to avoid him getting injured so we took him off, but it also had a negative impact on our game after half-time.”

  • It was a risk to axe Ronaldo – Ten Hag reveals

    It was a risk to axe Ronaldo – Ten Hag reveals

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed dropping Cristiano Ronaldo was a “risk”.

    However, he says the decision was to create a winning attitude and a winning culture.

    Ronaldo eventually was released and signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr last week.

    “Maybe it was a risk but if you want to develop something, if you want to create a winning attitude and winning culture, you have to go this way,” said Ten Hag.

    “Everyone will do it their own way. But if you allow them to be ill-disciplined, if you don’t match the standards, values and rules we set together as a team and as staff —and if you don’t have that togetherness in the dressing room — then it will come back and it will blow up in your face.

    “‘On the pitch that will happen if you do not have the discipline needed to win games. It’s about big responsibility, so you have to go that way.”

  • Man Utd previous signings are average players – Ten Hag

    Man Utd previous signings are average players – Ten Hag

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the club has suffered due to poor work in the transfer market.

    Ten Hag knows arresting that wretched record in the transfer market is fundamental to turning the club’s fortunes around.

    The Old Trafford boss told Voetbal International: “The club has bought an unimaginable number of players in recent years who have not been good enough.

    “Most purchases have been average – and at United average is not good enough.

    “United’s shirt weighs heavily. Only real personalities, who can perform under great pressure, can play here.

    “We needed personalities. That’s why the acquisition of Casemiro was so important. Along with Raphael Varane, we now have a second player who has experience of winning titles.

    “Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony are all fighters, while Christian Eriksen is a technical winner and a great personality.

    “We want the best of the best. Any players we bring to Manchester United must meet the highest standard.”

  • Why Ten Hag was angry with us – De Gea

    Why Ten Hag was angry with us – De Gea

    Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea admitted manager Erik ten Hag was “a bit angry” after they beat Bournemouth 3-0.

    The Red Devils did emerge with all three points after a solid display against the newly promoted side.

    However, ten Hag was unhappy with some of the complacency that United showed after they went 2-0 up in the game.

    “He was happy with the clean sheet but at the same time he was a bit angry,” De Gea told the Manchester Evening News.

    “Because we conceded too many chances and we were too open at the end of the game, so he was a bit angry.

    “He (Ten Hag)’s doing well. I say before, he puts every player in the same direction and we feel like a proper team. Everyone wants to win, everyone wants to play for this club and that’s massive.

    “He brought a great spirit to the team, we are playing really well and this is the way we have to show and keep the momentum as well.”

  • Man Utd watch-winner Rashford dropped for oversleeping

    Man Utd watch-winner Rashford dropped for oversleeping

    Marcus Rashford has said he was dropped from Manchester United’s starting XI against Wolves because he missed a team meeting after oversleeping.

    Manager Erik ten Hag praised the 25-year-old after he came on to score the winner in the second half at Molineux.

    But the Dutchman said breaches of internal discipline at Old Trafford have to be punished if his team are to be successful this season.

    “Everyone has to match the standards and rules,” said Ten Hag.

    “[If they don’t] there has to be consequences.

    “That is what I expect on the pitch, otherwise you can’t be successful. When you miss rules outside the pitch, it can go onto the pitch. He gave the right answer.”

    Rashford revealed the nature of his disciplinary breach in a post-match TV interview.

    He said he was “disappointed” to be dropped, but added: “I understand the decision and obviously I am happy we managed to win the game. I think we can draw a line under it and move on.”

    It is not the first disciplinary issue Ten Hag has had to confront this season.

    He blocked Alejandro Garnacho, who replaced Rashford in the starting line-up at Wolves, from playing during United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia when he was late for team meetings.

    Most famously, he axed Cristiano Ronaldo when he refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham in October, triggering the chain of events that ended on Friday when the Portuguese forward signed a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

    “Don’t talk about the past. Let’s talk about the future,” Ten Hag said on Saturday when asked about Ronaldo’s move.

    Rashford has now scored 11 goals for United in all competitions this season. He has scored in three successive games for the first time since November 2019.

    “I think I am in a good place,” the England star told BT Sport.

    “It’s difficult to come back from the World Cup. Emotion-wise everyone is at different levels but it has been important for us to stick together and help each other through a difficult moment for the lads that didn’t win the World Cup.”

    Rashford’s efforts have helped United record five wins in a row for the first time since April 2021 and edge into the top four.

    “We make a good step today,” said Ten Hag. “It is the first time we are in top four, but it means nothing.

    “We have to win every game if we want to try and win something. That is our aim. It depends on hard work from everyone.”

    BBC

  • Ten Hag upset with Man Utd chiefs over Gakpo

    Ten Hag upset with Man Utd chiefs over Gakpo

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is privately upset having seen Cody Gakpo join Liverpool.

    They have been beaten to the punch with Gakpo’s current employers PSV Eindhoven confirming that they have reached an agreement with Liverpool and the forward will now travel to Merseyside to hold talks with the Reds.

    And Ten Hag is unhappy with the transfer saga, says ESPN.

    It is further suggested that the Red Devils did not actually lodge an official offer for the Dutchman with them unable to match the package on offer at Anfield. Following their failure to seal a deal for Gakpo, United continue to look for attacking recruits.