I worked with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United - I know how him and Ineos are thinking

22.10.2024 - 12:27 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag believes Erik ten Hag and Ineos are singing from the same hymn sheet in their quests to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has been under mounting pressure in recent weeks after United's slow start to the campaign, but he was granted a stay of execution by club chiefs during the international break.

He then eased some of the pressure that has been loaded on his shoulders by leading his side to a 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday.

United came from behind to secure all three points via goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund. READ MORE: Diogo Dalot addresses United role change under Erik Ten Hag READ MORE: 'World-class' - United give Old Trafford update as exciting next step revealed The acid test for United and Ten Hag is to now try and string a positive run of results together, starting against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night.

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