Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have overcome their rocky start to the season, but has warned his players not to become complacent in a Premier League where 'everyone kills everyone'.
United's win over Chelsea in midweek put them just three points behind reigning champions Manchester City despite a turbulent few months at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag feels his team have weathered their injury problems and some setbacks with refereeing decisions, but has warned there can be no let-up as they prepare to face Bournemouth at home on Saturday.
'So we know where we are going and we had our setbacks, especially at the start of the season,' he said.
'Things went against us with injuries and decisions, and sometimes you find yourselves in such a place.
'You see the character of the team. We're in a better place and on better form. The performances are increasing and we are performing as a team and as individuals.
'You have to be sharp in every game. This league is very competitive and you see it in results this week. Everyone kills everyone.
'Bournemouth, they are also in very good form. We have seen them, a very good side. They have capable players. You have to play your best, everyone is killing everyone.'
Asked if his team selection for Saturday might be influenced by Tuesday's decisive Champions League group game against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford, Ten Hag added: 'As a manager, my coaches and rest of the staff, we take everything into account,' he said.
'But the next game is the more important, especially in the Premier League.'
Nevergiveup2
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Shameless clown who is ashamed to put his club logo [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Lol through my respond to you should know who I support but I wonβt blame you. Head no correct .
ArsenalforeverRed
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Shameless club and pathetic fans club πππΎ
Shameless clown who is ashamed to put his club logo [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nevergiveup2
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Focus on ur life pig π
Shameless club and pathetic fans club πππΎ
ArsenalforeverRed
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Focus on ur club rat π
Focus on ur life pig π
zebaelmy
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Definitely will be out of the champions league for sure even though they can overcome BM cos the other match will definitely have a winner. A fact that MU hate to agreed on and still hoping for a miracle. So better play a reserved team for that and put all the energy into the EPL to reach the top 4 to fight again next season.
Nevergiveup2
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Big mouth here we go again
Focus on ur club rat π
yumbeiopru
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you talk too much, it's too early
Focus on your club bro.
ArsenalforeverRed
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Big mouth here we go again
cizceikruy
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Only after Man U is in top 5
top 4 not 5
cizceikruy
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you talk too much, it's too early
Colito
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you are still too down until u can comfortably win against the top four teams, as for now I think it's good to learn a better way of dealing with players whenever they are wrong, keeping them off is not the solution
can winning against top 4 teams give you enough points to lift the trophy?
stanakhi
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but has warned his players not to become complacent in a Premier League where 'everyone kills everyone'. I love the phrase "everyone kills everyone" in premier leauge
muhceilrst
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you are still too down until u can comfortably win against the top four teams, as for now I think it's good to learn a better way of dealing with players whenever they are wrong, keeping them off is not the solution
myclubliverpool
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hahaha noise has started
twikista
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He should accept responsibility for some of the poor results. Some of the poor results were down to his poor decisions when it comes to substitution.
olaiya18
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forward we're moving, ETH is not the only manager that have issue result-wise but the ability to turn it around define a manager. Up Man U! Up ETH 'the discipline man'
biscmnouz
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REALLY NOW OK MR.TEN HAG....THE NEXT FEW GAMES WILL PROVES YOU RIGHT OR WRONG
Pibcelpsu
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Only after Man U is in top 5
sekilnotu
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Let's see where Utd stand in the new year