Erik ten Hag Rates Man United’s Premier League Chances After Derby Win Over Man City

• Manchester United have been rated as Premier League title contenders following their 2-1 epic win over Man City
• City looked on course to secure three points at Old Trafford on Saturday before the Red Devils made a comeback to secure the three points
• United's win took them within a point behind City who sit second in the Premier League standings and six points behind leaders Arsenal

Erik ten Hag has played down Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League this season despite their vital win over Man City on Saturday, January 14.

The Red Devils staged an epic comeback during the Manchester derby to see off City at Old Trafford.

Jack Grealish came off the bench to break the deadlock in the 60th minute before Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford found the back of the net to earn United a crucial result.

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According to Metro UK, the win took United within a point behind second-placed City and just six points behind league leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand.

The results at Old Trafford sparked suggestions that Ten Hag's charges could actually be in the race for the Premier League.

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But when asked if the Red Devils are now Premier League title challengers after beating arch-rivals Man City, Ten Hag said:

"The fans may dream but we are not. We have to keep our feet on the ground because our game still had a lot to improve," he said.

"These small details have a big impact at the top level so we need to keep working," he added.

Meanwhile, United are scheduled to take on Crystal Palace in their next Premier League outing before travelling to the Emirates to face Arsenal on Sunday, January 22.

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Man United's steady improvement

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United are currently the only English team firmly in four competitions following Man City's elimination from the Carabao Cup.

City, who were the competition's defending champions were sent packing on Wednesday night, January 11, after a 2-0 shock defeat to Southampton.

Two first-half goals from Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo were enough to help the Saints see off City in the quarterfinal clash.