‘This club belongs in the Champions League’, says relieved Erik ten Hag
theguardian.comErik ten Hag said Manchester United’s Champions League place was “something like” winning a trophy due to the difficulty of the Premier League after qualification was sealed with Thursday’s 4-1 win over Chelsea.
The victory moves the Dutchman’s team into third place, two points ahead of Newcastle, ahead of Sunday’s final league game, Fulham’s visit to Old Trafford.
When the Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger stated that a top-four finish was akin to claiming silverware. Ten Hag was told of the Frenchman’s view and asked if he agreed. “I think in the Premier League, yeah, something like that,” he said. “Due to the Premier League’s toughness.
This club belongs in the Champions League. It’s not easy in the Premier League as a lot compete for that. It’s massive when you get it done.
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