Ten Hag Remains Positive Despite Manchester Derby Defeat

Following Manchester United's 3-0 loss to rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford, manager Erik Ten Hag remained optimistic about the team's trajectory. He acknowledged City's dominance in the Premier League encounter, with Erling Haaland netting twice and Phil Foden adding another. The defeat widened the gap between the two Manchester clubs to nine points after 10 games, but Ten Hag highlighted the team's fighting spirit and recent wins. He stated, "I think we are on the way up. The start was difficult, but now we are on a way up." While the first half was competitive, Ten Hag admitted the second half was not, and he emphasized the need for patience and the return of injured players to strengthen the squad.