MU Should Be Able to Pick One Point

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag, stated that his team should have won at least one point in the match against Manchester City which ended in a 1-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (3/3/2024).

Ten Hag emphasized that his team actually played solidly, especially in the first half when they had several counter-attack opportunities, including a goal scored by Marcus Rashford in the 8th minute.

However, MU's one goal lead could not be maintained well after the second half started. Man City managed to score three goals to turn things around, including Phil Foden's two goals in the 56th and 80th minutes. Erling Haaland also contributed one goal in the 90+1 minute.

“In my opinion, our performance was good. We were 1-0 up and played according to plan. We also had moments to score the second goal. We defended very well,” said Ten Hag after the match, as reported on the club's official website, Monday (4/ 2/2024).

According to the Dutch coach, there were two important moments when his team almost scored a goal. However, then MU conceded the first and second goals after the important moment when Alejandro Garnacho managed to counterattack.

“But still, I think we have a chance to at least get one point, but also win,” he added.

Failure to get points against neighboring teams was the second defeat in a row for the Reds Devils in the league after losing to Fulham with a score of 1-2 at Old Trafford the previous week.

Currently, the Red Devils are in sixth place in the standings with 44 points. The Red Devils are 11 points behind Aston Villa who are in fourth place with 55 points.

When asked whether it was still possible to finish in the top four with 11 league games remaining, the former Ajax coach said he would try to win every game in the league.

“We are playing catch-up since January and have the same questions as you. This can change quickly and we will try to get to another final and get close to them,” he said.