July 22nd 2024.
Erik ten Hag's job seemed to be hanging by a thread last season, but his team's win in the FA Cup may have just saved him. The manager is proud of their accomplishments, stating that only Pep Guardiola has won more trophies in England over the past two years. However, not everyone is convinced by his words, with Jamie O'Hara questioning if he is being serious.
During his time at Manchester United, Ten Hag has managed to secure both the League Cup and FA Cup. Unfortunately, their success has not extended to other competitions. In the previous Premier League season, the Red Devils finished a disappointing eighth, their worst performance in the league to date. They also failed to make it past the group stage of the Champions League, finishing at the bottom of their group, which included teams like Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
Despite these setbacks, Ten Hag is quick to point out that he has brought trophies to the club. In an interview with The Times, he said, "Of course, winning the FA Cup has made me feel stronger. Before I arrived, this club had gone six years without winning any trophies. In just two years, we have won more trophies than any other team in English football, except for Guardiola's team. That puts us in a strong position. We have shown that we can defeat any opponent, even teams like City and Liverpool."
It is no secret that Guardiola's team has dominated the Premier League in recent years. However, former players like O'Hara are not impressed by Ten Hag's statement. While they cannot deny the facts, they do not agree with the notion that United has been second to City since Ten Hag's arrival. O'Hara expressed his skepticism on talkSPORT, saying, "Do we really have to start this debate about Manchester United again? Ten Hag has done a decent job, and they have won some trophies. But let's not forget, they are Manchester United. They have spent a staggering £800 million, so they are expected to win some trophies. Is Ten Hag being serious? They finished eighth last season, their worst performance in Premier League history."
It's clear that Manchester United's performance under Ten Hag has been a mixed bag. While they have managed to win some trophies, they have also had some disappointing results. Only time will tell if Ten Hag can continue to lead the team to success and live up to the expectations of a club like Manchester United.
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