Having won two trophies in as many seasons, it is easy to understand why Erik ten Hag is gauging progression on silverware. The Manchester United manager is proud of leading the club to the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.
The former saw Ten Hag win a trophy at the first available opportunity, while the FA Cup success against Manchester City in May kept him in a job.
United have fast become a club more prosperous in cup competitions than progressing in the Premier League. Later this month, United will kick off their Carabao Cup campaign, welcoming Barnsley to Old Trafford, before hosting FC Twente in their Europa League opener eight days later.
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