'We don't play against Erling Haaland, we play against Manchester City' - Erik ten Hag ahead of derby

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he understands the significance of Sunday’s derby against Manchester City and warned that his team must focus on more than just dangerman Erling Haaland. Five points separate second-placed City from Ten Hag’s side in fifth ahead of their clash at the Etihad, although United have a game in hand. Ad It will be Ten Hag’s first taste of the Manchester derby, and the former Ajax boss is relishing the occasion.

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It excites me. You do everything to win this game." Haaland has started life at City in electrifying form, scoring 11 goals in his first seven Premier League appearances, but Ten Hag’s focus goes beyond the Norwegian. Leipzig star Nkunku has secret Chelsea medical ahead of summer move — reports Premier League all-star team could face La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A counterparts — reports No Haaland, no Salah — The 10 best players who will miss Qatar World Cup «We don't play against Erling Haaland, we play against Manchester City,” he said.

»We are convinced of our capabilities. If we act as a team then we can beat our opponents. That is the belief we need, and we need it even more on Sunday." Ten Hag also offered an injury update after the international break, confirming that England centre-back Harry Maguire will miss out.