Manchester United’s recent draw against Liverpool at Old Trafford has left manager Erik ten Hag feeling mixed about the team’s performance and his own emotions. Despite a slow start in the first half, United was able to take a 2-1 lead over their rivals, salvaging a point. This brings Ten Hag’s record against Liverpool to 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss as the manager of Manchester United.
The draw may have dented Liverpool’s title hopes, but Ten Hag expressed pride in the improvement he saw in his squad. Despite making some errors, he believes in the potential of his players, especially the young talents on the team. One of the pivotal moments in the game was Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s sliding challenge in the box that led to a penalty for Liverpool and allowed them to equalize.
While Manchester United may have been outplayed in recent matches, they still managed to secure points by grinding out results even when they were not at their best. The expected goals totals from their recent games show this trend, with United losing the xG battle but managing to come away with points. To ensure consistent success, Ten Hag will need to continue working on improving his team’s performance in key moments.
