Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists the 2-1 home defeat to Brighton was “unnecessary” and he put it down to a lack of self-belief.United found themselves two goals down inside 39 minutes after twice being exposed on the counter-attack which allowed Pascal Gross to score on both occasions.Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench in the 53rd minute but could not help change the ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag endured a chastening reminder of the size of the job he has on his hands at Manchester United as his first game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.The Dutchman was brought to the club in the summer to begin a rebuild on the back of a slump that has seen them go five years without winning a trophy and there is not going to be a quick fix.Starting with Cristia...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has said it is "not right" that Cristiano Ronaldo has been singled out for criticism for leaving early after the friendly with Rayo Vallecano given that other Manchester United players were also involved. Ten Hag said this week that it was "unacceptable" that players left Old Trafford before the final whistle of the 1-1 draw with LaLiga side Rayo on Sunday. But the Dutchman has ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag is beginning to exert his authority at Manchester United. The former Ajax boss, who arrived at Old Trafford earlier this summer, is in the process of preparing for a hugely important opening campaign. The 20-time league winners endured their worst ever Premier League campaign last season under interim boss Ralf Rangnick and keen to avoid a repeat performance, ten Hag will know t...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag was left seething after his players failed to score in their 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. The loss in Norway was the first time the Dutchman has been on the losing side since taking charge of the Red Devils earlier in the summer. Erik ten Hag has hit out at his Manchester United side after they failed to score against Atletico Madrid Joao Felix score...Full Story »

Diogo Dalot said the Manchester United squad must be ready for more ear-bashings from Erik ten Hag as the Dutchman attempts to put his stamp on the team. The new United manager branded the second-half performance against Aston Villa in Perth as "unacceptable" after watching his team throw away a two-goal lead and concede a last-minute equaliser. Ten Hag insisted afterwards the problem had be...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag told Manchester United’s players their lack of focus was “unacceptable” after blowing a two-goal lead against Aston Villa in the final match of their pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand.The curtain came down on the four-game series on a sodden, patchy pitch in Perth, where the Red Devils managed to produce a promising first-half performance in challenging con...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano Ronaldo could yet extend his contract at the club. The new United boss has ruled out Ronaldo leaving this summer despite suggestions the striker wants to depart Old Trafford to continue playing in the Champions League. Ten Hag said he is planning to have the 37-year-old in his squad next season. When asked whether he could stay at the...Full Story »

The club announced the signing of the free agent while in Melbourne on their pre-season tour. Christian Eriksen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player Credit: Getty The former Ajax, Tottenham and Inter Milan midfielder decided to move to Old Trafford after a spell with Brentford in the second half of last season. Eriksen revealed he cannot wait to get started as a Manchester United ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag seemingly ended any doubt about Anthony Martial’s Manchester United future by backing the forward to get “even better” if he can stay focused and motivated.A big-money signing from Monaco in 2015, the 26-year-old had lost his way at Old Trafford in recent times and joined Sevilla on loan for the second half of last season.Martial’s unhappiness was laid bare b...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag is not getting carried away with Manchester United’s 4-0 friendly victory against rivals Liverpool in his first match in charge.More than 50,000 were in the cavernous Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok to see the Premier League giants open their respective pre-season campaigns on Tuesday night.New boss Ten Hag saw promising signs in Thailand, where Jadon Sancho, Fred and Anthony M...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag enjoyed a winning start to life as Manchester United manager as Fred scored an outstanding chip in a promising 4-0 friendly win against rivals Liverpool in Bangkok.The newly-appointed Dutchman will have liked a lot of what he saw in the humid Thai capital on Tuesday evening after a fortnight of hard work on the training ground.Ten Hag will not get carried away given Liverpool a...Full Story »

Sterling waiting on medical before Chelsea switch Raheem Sterling is waiting on the results of his medical before joining Chelsea's pre-season tour, reports the Sun. The England winger is set to complete a £50 million move from Manchester City in the coming days and will then fly out to the United States to meet his new team-mates. Dembele to sign new two-year Barca contract (Nicolo Sc...Full Story »

Manchester United remain convinced Christian Eriksen will move to Old Trafford despite suggestions from Brentford that he could still choose them, sources have told ESPN. Eriksen has verbally agreed a three-year contract with United but was not part of the squad which left for their tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday. Brentford manager Thomas Frank also suggested he has not given up hope...Full Story »

A TOTTENHAM supporter has been labelled an “embarrassment” after a fan posted a video of him burning his old Christian Eriksen shirt. The Denmark international, 30, is set to sign a three-year deal at Premier League rivals Manchester United after leaving Brentford on a free transfer. A Spurs fan has reacted by burning an old shirt with the Dane's name on and sharing it on Twitter ...Full Story »

But United are determined not to let him leave for a Prem rival, despite interest from Chelsea. Ronaldo's representatives have made it clear he would like to leave the club Credit: AFP Ten Hag is worried the drama will destroy pre-season preparations Credit: Getty Ronaldo, 37, missed training for a second day on Tuesday due to "family reasons". United have accepted the explanation and promis...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder, who is a free agent, is set to sign a three-year deal once a medical is completed. Eriksen, 30, spent the second half of last season at Brentford, where he scored once in 11 games. He has turned down the chance to re-sign for Brentford to move to Old Trafford. Tottenham also lodged an interest in...Full Story »

MANCHESTER United gaffer Erik ten Hag has pulled a fashion hat-trick - wearing the same outfit for three days on the trot. The 52-year-old has recently penned a three-year deal with a “record-breaking” salary for The Reds. Erik ten Hag has pulled a fashion hat-trick - wearing the same outfit for three days on the trot - pictured on Wednesday But despite being set to become the hig...Full Story »

Manchester United still hope that Christian Eriksen will choose to join them, according to reporter Sam Pilger. United made an offer for Eriksen earlier this month and are awaiting a response from him. It was reported over the weekend that the Danish had rejected the offer, but such rumours were too hasty as Eriksen has yet to make a final decision. Instead, United are increasingly confiden...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has made it clear to Manchester United that he needs them to deliver both Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen this summer, with the pair seen as being pivotal to his Old Trafford rebuild. Ten Hag wants to fill his United team with more technically-gifted players than has been the case in recent years, with ball-possession key to the system he plans to implement at the club. Unit...Full Story »