Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will push for trophies this season despite a humiliating 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ten Hag, who won the EFL Cup and FA Cup in his first two terms with the club, watched on as Luis Diaz's double and Mohamed Salah's second-half strike secured an impressive victory for the visitors.
While the statistics suggest it was a closely contested affair, Liverpool punished a series of errors from United at a disgruntled Old Trafford, with Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo both culpable for senseless turnovers.
Of the Red Devils' eight shots, meanwhile, only three threatened Alisson's goal, as they ended the contest with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.36 to Liverpool's 1.73.
But despite an underwhelming display ahead of the international break, Ten Hag is confident he can add more silverware to United's trophy cabinet this campaign.
"You can see the xG, we didn't concede as many goals. I don't think we are in the same pattern. It was sometimes open and we took risks," he told Sky Sports.
"But I don't want to talk about this after a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. Well done Liverpool. We have to be humble and take it.
"There are many games to play and I know where we will be at the end of the season. We will go for trophies. That will stand."
It proved to be another difficult outing for Casemiro, who gifted Liverpool their opening goal with a poor pass out from the back before being bundled off the ball in the build-up to their second.
The Brazilian completed 27 of his 37 attempted passes, losing possession 13 times, with only Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot doing so on more occasions (both 16).
Casemiro was replaced at half-time by 20-year-old Toby Collyer, with Ten Hag later saying the decision was taken for the good of the team.
"It is what the team needed. You know when you are 2-0 down against Liverpool you have to take more risks, it will be open," he said.
"When you are losing you have to take more risks. I have to give compliments to the team. You have to keep fighting and sticking together.
"You know the game and he knows the game. He will go on and we will go on. He's a great player. We will continue this season to improve the team and the players.
"Is he still able to play at the highest level? He improved and has shown so often that he is a great character.
"We all have seen great moments from him and him being decisive in midfield. He will show that again and will bounce back."
Jukbipty
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is that a guarantee to win FA or EFL to boost we are on the improving process? And to say we will win trophy. This is comedy of the year.
Jukbipty
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what trophy with humiliation?
Vusemrstuz
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what trophy he is chasing when his team is playing badly? He really got a big mouth.
kkkk make my day
muhceilrst
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why did u not take Ivan Toney, and don't you accept that your Martinez can't stop Sala in anyway and get a stable defender for that matter
Heirofworld
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is like you don't watch football abi??who told you that Morinho won only the Europa League for man.u is really sick in the head
tell me the trophy he won apart from that
Angrymbappe
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Me wondering how this man u is going to push this trophies or there are another trophies they compete for
banilpsu
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what trophy he is chasing when his team is playing badly? He really got a big mouth.
Bruno2022
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Clearly this is because of lack of training, players are not ft, the training of one group required, you will only work hard and sharp if you train harder with strategy. Good players but they’re not sharp enough
Kesadlor
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he won't be hairy potter bcoz he has no hair
lbt
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This man needs to be admitted to mental hospital.
unknownpersons
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well ofcourse trophies is the target.. if not trophies, what else youre going to target in the league??
Wasciktz
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What color of a donkey called ETH
He does not even know what is the fig between donkey and horse
Wasciktz
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This biggest problem is the next manager told over ... will have to fire sales those useless player ETH have purchase .......
Wasciktz
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We look forward to EPL champ ...... after spending so much money . Not EFL cup or FA , of cause if you could win them ... target is EPL champ
Kwocodile
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Ten Hag season 1 scapegoat: CR7 + DDG Season 2 scapegoat: Sancho Season 3 scapegoat: Casimiro
mikalekhlng
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what trophies...? Conference league (FA Cup) 🤣🤣🤣
EmmanUdo
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the coach is selfish by loaning Sacho out of united he sold mactoney to psg
Mctomeny was sold to Napoli bro not PSG.
Yiaanorsu
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This coach have no clue what he is doing EPL is above ETH and what he did since here is sell our best players n kp his favorites and useless buys that have no clue how to handle high pressure games and hungry players wanting to win!!!! Anyone supporting the coach is useless and senseless just like that egghead
fuwackortu
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Sack Erik ten Hag
Ayon_on_the_run
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For the sake of club, please stop being stubborn. I don't know which trophies are you expect to win,if we play this shit each and every game week then championship will be our fate. No vision,no professionalism,no tactics whatsoever,eleven deadwoods were on the pitch who ran after the ball throughout the game. This is not football,this is absolute circus. Wake up from your daydream or else leave the club. Can't take anymore😣
rafaeljoel
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the coach is selfish by loaning Sacho out of united he sold mactoney to psg
I've finally come across a donkey in this app
Bubbcepsy
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Eric Ten Hag is a complete 🤡
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Still won 2 trophies 🏆
Bubbcepsy
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The problem with the team which I saw today apart from. the errors from the midfield was that Man utd failed to actually sign sign 3, a proven striker and a better goalkeeper that can compete or challenge Onana,, apart from that, this issue of playing from the back with the goalkeeper is a real problem., Onana is a problem in the team.
But onana wasn’t the problem today doh! He didn’t cause none of the goals playing out from the back didn’t cause Liverpool to score plus all top teams now playing out from the back
Bubbcepsy
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Only mistake ten hag did today was dropping amad an not benching rashford there is nothing else he could’ve done players at fault an if anyone was coach at man united they would’ve started the same team so to call for ETH sacking after 3 games is mad
Nikciknoyz
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What color of a donkey called ETH
famouskesh
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the coach is selfish by loaning Sacho out of united he sold mactoney to psg
Brainless analysis
Nabdeilpsz
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what is this glown saying surely 🤔🤔
EdmarkOgunsanmi
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The problem with the team which I saw today apart from. the errors from the midfield was that Man utd failed to actually sign sign 3, a proven striker and a better goalkeeper that can compete or challenge Onana,, apart from that, this issue of playing from the back with the goalkeeper is a real problem., Onana is a problem in the team.
Mrbank
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right now , man United is looking for new manager to replace him , if I'm Ten Hag , I will let go and let them look for manager for the next game
twikista
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ETH is deluded !
Wazizi
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He's a great Coach. He suits Man United. infact his the best coach for the Man United job. Just have faith in him and he'll deliver 😂😂😂
keaaknorz
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why did they even give him the contract ETH rubbish coach
TheGreat007
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You talk more than you coach it's all you do all have an excuse for everything. enough is enough you can't even construct a decent 11 for a match frfs
Latdkopsuy
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the coach is selfish by loaning Sacho out of united he sold mactoney to psg
DELVON
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Proper beating... Thank You LFC[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Kennix4oxide
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Eric Ten Hag is a complete 🤡
Latdkopsuy
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sack ETH now before it's too late for the club . they provide all the whole players that he wants for him
VIKINGSB
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Man United whenever they face Mo Salah 🤣🤣🤣...
djd03
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united thought bald slot means ten hag💀💀💀
Winsure
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Thanks to iPhone 16 coming out next month, Man United fans will be able to see their team in the table.
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Iyusuf
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There is no way he can he is getting NONE this season... Should been gone long ago
faedeiklor
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Manchester United is my best... They might not have done well today but I appreciate there efforts playing regardless of the loss...we Go again GGMU💪💪💪💪
well said my fellow brother,
faedeiklor
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The problem with fans when you win ten hag is a hero when he loses he is a fool and you shout that united should sack him. football is football go slow. The ones who employed him will sack him or not. reduce your pressure otherwise you will bust heads.
Very True Sir some fans always look for errors to blame their coach , am not supporting loosing but they have to be patient is a process
Vuslmosuyz
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The old Trafford 3:0 trend has resumed again...Ten Hag will Hang Man UTD right at Old Trafford burial ground
musblnsuyz
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United fans are idiots
imagine your 👄 mouth must be smelling judging from the vomit you pour out
danailsty
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Per example Mourinho wanted to get red of pogba marial and other trouble makers ask for players they only gave him Fred Won Europa ligue and got kick out while doing way better then stupid ten Hag. But you are right man united fans are strong as losers because that’s what you guys are loosers
InnocentTeddy
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we need ole
Vuslmosuyz
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Gone are the days for WWWWW form for Man Utd,,,these days every win is a fluke. Man UTD must stop playing in premier League, they're fit for championship
Therealreddevil
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This is honestly me everytime Man U plays, even after they win I think about the next game😞
faedeiklor
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what Man Utd need now is improvement and Jesus Christ our Lord they need salvation maybe that's their solution