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Nottingham Forest's Felipe (R) grabbed Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes by the neck but did not receive a card

Ten Hag accuses Forest of 'targeting' Fernandes

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag accused Nottingham Forest of targeting Bruno Fernandes in his side's FA Cup win at the City Ground and branded criticism of his captain "pathetic".

Soccer • 29 Feb 24

Ten Hag blocking out 'noise' as Ratcliffe comes aboard

Erik ten Hag insists he does not need a public vote of confidence from Jim Ratcliffe.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Ten Hag hits back at stinging Carragher criticism

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag has hit back at Jamie Carragher's criticism of his side's defending.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Scott McTominay, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho celebrate the win against Aston Villa

Ten Hag: United back in top-four race but more to do

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag does not think a six-match unbeaten run means their season has turned a corner but he believes they are "back in the race" for the top four.

Soccer • 18 Feb 24

Scott McTominay was the United hero in Birmingham

Ten Hag insists United must believe after Villa win

Erik ten Hag praised Scott McTominay as an example for others after the super sub sealed Manchester United's belief-boosting win at fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.

Soccer • 11 Feb 24

Ten Hag fears the worst for Martinez after knee injury

Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez's knee injury "doesn't look good" and the concerned Manchester United boss is praying centre-back has avoided a "personal disaster".

Soccer • 05 Feb 24

Ten Hag heaps praise on teenage match-winner Mainoo

Erik ten Hag heaped praised on Kobbie Mainoo after the teenage star's stunning stoppage-time winner sealed Manchester United a needlessly stressful 4-3 win at Wolves.

Soccer • 02 Feb 24

Premier League recap: Wolves 3-4 Manchester United

Fully recovered from his night out in Belfast, Marcus Rashford started and scored for united at Molineux...

Soccer • 01 Feb 24

Erik Ten Hag said it's 'case closed' in relation to Marcus Rashford not playing against Newport County

Players have to take responsibilty, says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says top players should not have to be reminded what is acceptable as the Manchester United boss looks to move on from Marcus Rashford's reported Belfast escapades.

Soccer • 31 Jan 24

Rashford and Ten Hag appear to have a strained relationship

Ten Hag to tackle culture as Rashford 'calls in sick'

Erik ten Hag promised to deal with the absence of Marcus Rashford after the England striker missed Manchester United's 4-2 FA Cup victory at Newport.

Soccer • 29 Jan 24

Ten Hag suggests incomings will be limited at Old Trafford

Ten Hag: FFP stopping United filling forward line 'gap'

Erik ten Hag says financial fair play restrictions will prevent Manchester United from acting in the January transfer window to fill the "gap" in attack left by Anthony Martial's extended absence.

Soccer • 26 Jan 24

Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag have had a tense relationship

Ten Hag wishes Sancho luck but remains coy on future

Erik ten Hag wished Jadon Sancho luck at Borussia Dortmund but would not be drawn on the winger's long-term future following the Manchester United misfit's temporary return to his former club.

Soccer • 12 Jan 24

Donny van de Beek has gone on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt

Ten Hag: Van de Beek's United career ruined by injuries

Erik ten Hag has blamed injuries for ruining Donny van de Beek's spell at Manchester United and insisted his experience should not put off other players from signing for the club.

Soccer • 08 Jan 24

Erik ten Hag says he has not spoken to new Manchester United minority owners INEOS yet

United manager Ten Hag confident INEOS want him to stay

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident new minority owners INEOS want to work with him.

Soccer • 29 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag's side are up to sixth in the table

Ineos to have say on January window & Ten Hag's future

Manchester United must consult with Ineos over any January transfer deals or a move to sack manager Erik ten Hag prior to the Premier League ratifying its deal to purchase 25 per cent of the club's shares.

Soccer • 27 Dec 23

Ten Hag pointed to Marcus Rashford - a sub on the day - as a player capable of being a reliable goalscorer

Ten Hag insists United goals can flow despite drought

Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United have goals in them despite drawing another blank in a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at West Ham.

Soccer • 23 Dec 23

The Manchester United manager is hopeful of welcoming Mason Mount back into the fold soon

Ten Hag expects New Year's resolve as trio near return

Erik ten Hag is expecting an upturn in Manchester United's fortunes in the new year as Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount close in on a mid-January return.

Soccer • 22 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag settles in before Manchester United's scoreless draw with Liverpool on Sunday

Ten Hag 'very proud' after Man United's Anfield point

Erik ten Hag was proud of Manchester United's dogged display in a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Anfield that ended with Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk claiming only one team tried to win.

Soccer • 17 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag looks on during Man United's defeat to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford

'I have to improve the team', says United boss Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players to make sure they get straight back into the Champions League next season after a dismal European campaign ended in an early exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 13 Dec 23

Marcos Senesi (centre right) celebrates after scoring Bournemouth's third at Old Trafford

Fernandes apologises for performance 'not at our level'

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has apologised for an unacceptable performance against Bournemouth lacking the requisite quality, effort and aggression.

Soccer • 10 Dec 23

It was a frustrating afternoon for Erik ten Hag

United 'not good enough to be consistent' - Ten Hag

Exasperated Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United are not good enough to play on a high level consistently after Bournemouth made history with their first-ever Old Trafford win.

Soccer • 09 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag has not selected Jadon Sancho since the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest in August

Sancho knows how he can save United career - Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has indicated the door is still open for Jadon Sancho to save his Manchester United career but said the winger must buy into the culture he has created at the club.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

Ten Hag: Players proved no crisis at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag dismissed any talk of Manchester United's season being in crisis as he stressed "we are going in the right direction" following the 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Soccer • 07 Dec 23

Despite speculation over his future, Erik ten Hag boasts the highest win percent of any Manchester United manager in history at 61.45%

Manchester United ban journalists from press conference

Manchester United have banned journalists from a number of media outlets from Tuesday's press conference with boss Erik ten Hag ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Soccer • 05 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag was focusing on the positives after the 3-3 draw in Istanbul

United have to learn from Galatasaray draw - Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are conceding too many goals but refused to blame Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper's errors at Galatasaray severely damaging their chances of Champions League progression.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23