Erik ten Hag: Inside the New Look Manchester United With Strict Code of Conduct

• Erik ten Hag's intention to change the culture at Manchester United seems to be paying off
• The Red Devils are currently in the Champions League places and are still competing in four tournaments
• It is reported that the manager came up with a new set of rules that everyone must follow

Erik ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United last summer provided a platform for the club to rebuild itself and go back to its past glory days. Manchester United had struggled since the exit of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson with the likes of Jose Mourinho and Louis Van Gaal failing to steady the ship.

There were doubts about ten Hag's pedigree to lead a club of United's stature. No disrespect to his achievements but winning with Ajax in the Eredivisie is not the same as being in the Old Trafford seat.

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But six, seven months later, he has seemingly turned around the fortunes of the club despite early issues. He has managed to lay down his philosophies, managed to get his signings and the club is currently dancing to his tune no matter who you are. Cristiano Ronaldo's exit can't make this point any clearer.

Ten Hag's rules

As Goal reports, ten Hag adopted a strict code of conduct which had to be adhered to. It started with banning his players from leaving the stadium early before a game ended.

He then followed it up by banning the use of mobile phones, especially on away trips and the wearing of match trips whenever the team headed out for games.

Specific time meals have also been introduced at Carrington. The Dutch manager was intent on changing the off-field character of the players and he is slowly but surely achieving that.

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Marcus Rashford, despite his imperious form, was recently dropped for being late to a team meeting. Ten Hag will be hoping to build on that as he seeks to end United's six-year trophyless run. The club is still competing on four fronts this season.

Ten Hag responds to Guardiola's comments

Sports Brief has also reported that Manchester United Head Coach Erik ten Hag has responded to Pep Guardiola's assertions ahead of their crunch tie on January 14th.

United will lock horns with their cross-town rivals at Old Trafford looking to avenge the heavy 6-3 defeat in the first leg at Etihad.

The Red Devils have been on a steady improvement and this weekend's fixture will provide an ultimate test of their resurgence under ten Hag. Manchester City meanwhile are yet to impress fully despite managing to keep within touching distance of log leaders Arsenal. They suffered a shock elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Southampton.

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