May 11th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal, has always held Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag in high regard. In fact, he believes that Ten Hag is an "excellent coach" and hopes to see him continue as the manager of Manchester United in the upcoming season.
There is no denying that Ten Hag is currently facing a lot of pressure as the manager of the Red Devils. With doubts looming over his future, Arteta knows that his counterpart is in a tough spot. After a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, Manchester United currently sits in eighth place in the Premier League table. And their upcoming match against Arsenal on Sunday is definitely not going to be an easy one, as the Gunners are determined to secure a win and return to the top of the table.
On the other hand, Arteta's job at Arsenal seems to be pretty secure. When asked about Ten Hag's future, he expressed his hope that the Dutchman will not be sacked. Having had the opportunity to work with him during their time at Ajax, and now in England, Arteta has a deep admiration for Ten Hag's coaching abilities.
"I can only speak from my personal experience and I have nothing but praise for him as a coach," Arteta shared. "His teams at Ajax and now at Manchester United have always impressed me. I know firsthand how difficult it is to prepare against his tactics. I have a lot of respect for him as a colleague and I hope he gets the time and support he needs to succeed, because I truly believe he is an excellent coach."
However, Arteta is not taking their upcoming match against Manchester United lightly. He knows that in order for Arsenal to have a shot at winning the Premier League and other major trophies, they must be able to play and win against tough opponents like Manchester United.
"When you want to be a top team and win trophies, you have to be able to go to these difficult grounds and come out victorious," Arteta stated confidently. "That's the journey we are on and that's what we will be striving for on Sunday."
As for Ten Hag, he has consistently defended his record at Manchester United, citing the numerous injuries that the team has faced throughout the season. When asked about his concerns over his future, Ten Hag assured that he is not worried. He trusts that the owners of the club have "common sense" and understand the impact that injuries can have on a team's performance.
"We have had to deal with 32 different defensive lineups and 13 different partnerships in the center back position," Ten Hag explained. "And when you don't even have a left back available, it's only natural that it will have a negative impact on our results. But we are happy to have made it to the FA Cup final and we hope to make it a highlight of our season. The reason for our underperformance is clear - the injuries. No team can perform at their best when faced with so many injuries in key positions."
In other news, Manchester United has been linked with Thomas Tuchel, but the German coach recently gave an update on his future, stating that he is happy with his current club. Meanwhile, Brazil legend has criticized Manchester United's decision to sign Casemiro, stating that it was a mistake. Keep up with all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This site is secured by reCAPTCHA and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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