Man United Fans Say the Same Thing About Erik Ten Hag After Derby Win

Man United Fans Say the Same Thing About Erik Ten Hag After Derby Win

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Manchester United recorded arguably their most impressive win yet after a derby victory over Manchester City
  • The Red Devils had to come from behind to beat Pep Guardiola’s men in the early kick off on Saturday, January 14
  • After the game, Ten Hag was trending worldwide, with many fans saying he has transformed the side
  • Ten Hag has already beaten managerial elites like Antonio Conte, Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp earlier in the season

Manchester United fans all came up with the same conclusion after an impressive derby win over Manchester City on Saturday.

United came from behind to beat City 2-1 in a game that sparked to life in the second half.

It initially looked like the visitors had taken control of the game as Jack Grealish opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a header from Kevin de Bruyne’s cross.

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Erik ten Hag walks off after the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford on January 10, 2023. Photo by Matthew Peters.
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But as BBC reported, Ten Hag’s men drew level in controversial circumstances with 12 minutes to go as Bruno Fernandes hit a wonderful strike from a through ball meant for an offside Marcus Rashford.

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Sections of Man City fans felt Rashford had impeded the goalkeeper Ederson for the goal, but referee Stewart Atwell allowed it to stand.

Rashford then completed the comeback as he scored for the ninth consecutive time at Old Trafford by pouncing on a low cross from youngster Alejandro Granacho.

Fan reactions

Soon after the full time whistle, social media was awash with Manchester United fans who heaped praise on Ten Hag for what he is doing for the club so far.

Having made the worst possible start to the season with back-to-back defeats, United have picked themselves up impressively and are now outside contenders for the Premier League title.

@jamescarey1967 said:

“The shift in mentality with this under ETH is huge, still a work in progress which makes this win even more outstanding.”

@IhuomaEziuche added:

“This man has actually done something unbelievable with this squad”

@Davidalization said:

“I have always been a firm believer of ETH. Everything he is doing is what I have always yearned for. I am glad we are getting the result we deserve,”

Another Twitter user @squidssfun said:

“First time in a long while we got right appointment a proper manager. All we need is the board to back this man.”

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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