Erik ten Hag says things are on the up at Manchester United

Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the club are in a better position than they were 12 months ago despite this season’s poor results.

The Dutchman led the Red Devils to Champions League qualification through a third-placed finish during a promising first campaign that saw them win the Carabao Cup and reach the FA Cup final.

But things have gone off the boil in an injury-impacted second season under Ten Hag.

Closing out the 2023/24 #PL season