Stats Show ten Hag Has Not Improved Man United Compared to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

• Erik ten Hag became Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent replacement at Old Trafford in April 2022
• The Norwegian was sacked by Manchester United in November 2021 after a string of poor results
• Statistics show that ten Hag has not done much to improve the team from where Solskjaer left it

Manchester United have endured a frustrating start to the new season, with the Premier League giants registering disappointing results across all competitions.

United have already lost five of their 10 opening fixtures of the new EPL campaign, with their latest setback coming over the weekend against rivals Manchester City.

According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils were condemned to a 3-0 comprehensive defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday, in an encounter that saw Erling Haaland bag a brace.

The defeat saw a section of fans take to social media to call for the sacking of Erik ten Hag as United boss.

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The Dutchman has been at the helm of affairs at Old Trafford for more than a year and a half, having taken charge at the club in April 2022.

Ten Hag replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ten Hag's appointment to the role saw him become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent replacement. The Norwegian was in charge of Man United for a period of three years before he was shown the door in November 2021.

Comparativelt, the Dutchman had a fairly successful debut season with United last term, helping them win their first trophy in the shape of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2017, per ESPN.

However, the club's recent performances have seen him fall out of favour with a section of fans, including a Round of 16 elimination on Wednesday from the same competition they won last year.

Stats show the former Ajax boss has not improved the team from where Solskjaer left it, when comparing 48 matches he has been in charge of the Red Devils and the Norwegian's 48 last games that he managed.

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How Ten Hag and Solskjaer compare

According to the stats, ten Hag has picked up 90 points, just two points more than Solskjaer's 88.

During the period under review, the current United boss has picked up 28 wins, six draws, and 14 defeats. On his part, Solskjaer registered 25 wins, six draws, and 10 defeats.

However, when it comes to goals scored, the Norwegian coach helped his side score 89 of them, with ten Hag's charges finding the back of the net just 69 times.

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Pep outlines Man United's problems

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola explaining what ails United after his side humiliated them on Sunday.

The two Premier League giants locked horns at Old Trafford for their first Manchester derby of the season, with the Citizens easing to a victory.

United were looking to secure a positive result from the game to build on their momentum after back-to-back Premier League victories.