Roy Keane disagrees with prediction for Erik ten Hag's first Manchester United season

19.07.2022 - 19:15 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester United great Roy Keane has warned Erik ten Hag that he must not 'settle' for top-four during his first season at the Old Trafford helm.

United continue to impress during their summer preparations after clocking up a third straight victory on Tuesday. After beating Liverpool in stylish fashion, Ten Hag and his squad took their pre-season roadshow from Bangkok to Australia — where they have now overcome Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace.

Goals from Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho did the damage in a 3-1 win over Palace. Players will have plenty to prove when the main business gets under way next month, especially after United's dismal season last time which failed to result in Champions League qualification.

United also went trophyless for the fifth straight campaign. READ MORE: Ten Hag on Ronaldo future at Old Trafford Ten Hag was brought from Ajax to recapture former glories at Old Trafford and the Dutchman has signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez as part of his rebuild.

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