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Ten Hag feels United have finally reached turning point

Erik ten Hag believes his Manchester United team have reached a "turning point" as they head into a crucial week of fixtures.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

'When we match the standards we have a very good chance to win the game'

Ten Hag urges United to meet intensity of angry Everton

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows Everton's players and fans will be "mad" about the 10-point penalty imposed on the club and has challenged his team to meet fire with fire on Sunday.

Soccer • 24 Nov 23

Harry Maguire (L) is a starter again under Erik Ten Hag having looked set to leave Manchester United

I never doubted Maguire's ability - Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag insists that he always believed Harry Maguire could regain his place after the England international re-established himself as a first-choice defender for Manchester United.

Soccer • 11 Nov 23

Erik ten Hag has yet to see anything like Marcus Rashford's best form this season

Ten Hag on Rashford: 'He's not happy, we are not happy'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted he is "not happy" with Marcus Rashford's form but he remains convinced the England forward will get back to his best this season.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

Man United boss Erik ten Hag has now overseen nine defeats in 17 outings this season

Ten Hag: 'Rashford red card changed everything'

Erik ten Hag was angered by "three tough decisions" that went against Manchester United in a chaotic late loss at Copenhagen that damages their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout phase.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

United throw away two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen

Manchester United's Champions League hopes received a huge blow as Erik ten Hag's side twice blew a lead following Marcus Rashford's red card before super sub Roony Bardghji sealed a 4-3 win for Copenhagen.

Soccer • 08 Nov 23

Erik ten Hag (R) gestures to his watch during Manchester United's win over Marco Silva's (L) Fulham

Ten Hag lauds United spirit after welcome win at Fulham

Erik ten Hag hailed his side's spirit and resilience after Bruno Fernandes' stoppage-time winner over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Soccer • 05 Nov 23

Marcus Rashford is in hot water with Erik Ten Hag

Rashford party 'unacceptable' after defeat - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says it was "unacceptable" of Marcus Rashford to go to a nightclub party after last weekend's embarrassing derby defeat to Manchester City.

Soccer • 04 Nov 23

Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United boss is growing increasingly tenuous

Ten Hag admits Manchester United are 'in a bad place'

Erik ten Hag promised he was a "fighter" after Manchester United slumped to a 3-0 Carabao Cup home defeat to Newcastle to pile more pressure on him, but admitted the club was in a 'bad place'.

Soccer • 02 Nov 23

Erik ten Hag presides over a side who have already racked up seven defeats in all competitions this season

Ten Hag: 'I continue to believe in these players'

Erik ten Hag is convinced "it is only a matter of time" until Manchester United show their "true selves" after a poor start to the campaign was compounded in the Manchester derby.

Soccer • 31 Oct 23

Ten Hag knows Red Devils still have long road to travel

Erik ten Hag knows Manchester United "have a way to go" in their development but dismissed former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher's claim that the team have gone backwards this season.

Soccer • 29 Oct 23

Erik ten Hag's side have endured a terrible start to their Champions League campaign

Ten Hag: We must channel Charlton emotions for CL clash

Erik ten Hag has told his Manchester United players they must channel their emotions following the death of club great Bobby Charlton when they face Copenhagen in a must-win Champions League game on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 23 Oct 23

'First half I think it wasn't the standard for Sir Bobby Charlton'

Ten Hag: First half not of standard to honour Charlton

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United's first-half performance in their 2-1 win at Sheffield United was not a fitting way to remember Bobby Charlton.

Soccer • 22 Oct 23

Luke Shaw has been absent from the Man United team since August

United boss Ten Hag admits Shaw not close to return

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is not expecting Luke Shaw to make a return to action before the next international break.

Soccer • 21 Oct 23

Erik ten Hag (R) celebrates with match-winner Scott McTominay

Ten Hag wants great escape to be 'turning point'

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United's stunning stoppage-time turnaround against Brentford has to be the "turning point" in their season.

Soccer • 07 Oct 23

Erik ten Hag's side are 10th in the Premier League, already nine points behind leaders Manchester City

Ten Hag: When you're in a bad place you have to fight

Manchester United are in a "bad place" but managing the Red Devils is not an impossible job, according to Erik Ten Hag.

Soccer • 07 Oct 23

It was a miserable night for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United

'No excuses' but Ten Hag doesn't fear United axe

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is not worried about losing his job after his side's horror start to the season continued with a Champions League home defeat to Galatasaray.

Soccer • 04 Oct 23

Man United's Antony in line for Galatasaray return

Erik ten Hag has confirmed Antony is in consideration for Manchester United's Champions League match against Galatasaray.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund reacts after a missed chance

Pressure mounts on Ten Hag after latest United defeat

Manchester United's worrying start to the season hit another bump as they suffered a second successive Premier League defeat at Old Trafford, going down 1-0 to Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 30 Sep 23

Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for an "extended period"

Man Utd confirm Martinez injury blow

Manchester United have announced Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an "extended period" after aggravating the foot injury he suffered towards the end of last season.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

The 35-year-old Northern Ireland international was one of United's star men

Ten Hag hails evergreen Evans effect after Burnley win

Erik ten Hag praised "massively important" Jonny Evans after the defender was drafted into the starting line-up and helped Manchester United to a 1-0 victory against Burnley.

Soccer • 24 Sep 23

Ten Hag looking to plug leaks in Man United defence

Erik ten Hag admits he is at a loss to explain Manchester United's poor defensive performances.

Soccer • 23 Sep 23

Ten Hag guided the club to a top four finish and Carabao Cup glory last season

United are united, insists Ten Hag as pressure grows

Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United are fighting together to try to turn their season around.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Rasmus Hojlund makes his way off the Old Trafford pitch

Ten Hag wants leaders to step up after Brighton loss

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must respond with character and togetherness after a galling loss to Brighton on an afternoon when he regarded the booing of Rasmus Hojlund's withdrawal as a positive.

Soccer • 16 Sep 23

Jadon Sancho was not selected by Erik ten Hag for Manchester United's trip to Arsenal

'Scapegoat' Sancho hits back after Ten Hag criticism

Jadon Sancho claimed he has been "a scapegoat for a long time" as the Manchester United winger hit back at boss Erik ten Hag for saying he was dropped for the Arsenal game because of poor training performances.

Soccer • 03 Sep 23