Erik ten Hag Responds to Pep Guardiola’s ‘Man United Are Back’ Comments

• Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has hit back at Pep Guardiola's claims that 'Man United are back'
• Ten Hag contends that there is still much to do for the team to reach the levels of Manchester City
• The Dutchman made the assessment after United sunk West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday to climb to fifth on the log
• Marcus Rashford netted the solitary goal that separated the two sides in the first half of the encounter

Erik ten Hag has responded to Pep Guardiola's comments that 'Man United are back.'

Guardiola made the comments in the wake of United's impressive run of form under the Dutchman.

Speaking ahead of United's clash against West Ham, the Man City manager suggested that the Red Devils are definitely up to something under the tutelage of Ten Hag.

"I have the feeling United are coming back; finally, United is coming back," Pep reckoned.

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Erik ten Hag responds to Pep Guardiola

However, Ten Hag has brushed off Guardiola's suggestion, insisting that everything at Old Trafford is a work in progress.

According to the Red Devils' boss, "a little bit too quick" for anyone to suggest that his side are back to their glory days.

Asked answer about Pep's comments, Ten Hag said:

"It’s a little bit too quick."

However, the former Ajax boss admitted that his side are on course to getting better, but hinted they are far off behind Man City.

"I have to be critical. We have to manage things better. The spirit is fabulous, we have the qualities to score goals, attacking football, the effectiveness we need to improve that," he noted via The Mirror.

"If we keep going we’re in the right direction but to track them we have a long way to go," he added.

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Ten Hag's assessment came after Man United saw off West Ham at Old Trafford to climb to fifth on the standings.

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On Sunday, October 30, the England international started slowly against West Ham but grew into the game, becoming an influential figure as the Red Devils protected their slim lead.

Sports Brief reported Ten Hag was full of praise for the 29-year-old, saying he is an important player, according to the Sun.

"He was magnificent in protecting the box. He is a great player and a really good defender, and we have seen how important he is for the squad."