Erik ten Hag demands more from players despite 'brilliant' Man Utd performance over Everton - 'More ruthless'

Erik ten Hag has called on his Manchester United team to be “more clinical” and “ruthless” despite their comfortable 2-0 victory over Everton. United had a club-record 21 shots in the first half, their most since stats were first recorded in 2003, and it’s also the highest number from a Premier League team this season. Ad However, they scored just one goal in that period, as Scott McTominay struck the ball past Jordan Pickford with a fine finish, before Anthony Martial found the back of the net in the second half.

Premier League‘What could be better?’ – Ten Hag on Man Utd situation on the pitch3 HOURS AGO “We have to be more clinical, more ruthless in the box,” Ten Hag told BT Sport. “The game should have been finished by half-time. It wasn’t, but it was still a brilliant performance.

“It’s very good after three games in six days, so a big compliment to the team. There were many players that played at a high level. “Once again, players coming off the bench for us have an impact, scoring goals and contributing to other departments in the team.” Bruno Fernandes has played the most minutes of any player in Europe’s top five leagues this season and dictated the play as United kept Everton quiet for most of the match.

Ten Hag thinks the Portuguese international has consistently provided top performances recently. “I think he was brilliant,” he said. “He’s already playing brilliant over many games.