Ten Hag: Many positives for Man United

• Published date: 26 April 2024
• Publication title: Cape Argus (Cape Town, South Africa)

Ten Hag’s side twice trailed the Premier League’s bottom club at Old Trafford before Fernandes came to his beleaguered manager’s aid in the second half

Jayden Bogle put the Blades ahead, and, although Harry Maguire equalised before half-time, Ben Brereton Diaz restored the visitors’ advantage soon after the interval.

Fernandes bailed out Ten Hag with a penalty equaliser before the Portugal midfielder’s long-range rocket put United in front with nine minutes left.

Rasmus Hojlund got United’s fourth to ensure they could enjoy a first league win in five games since beating Everton on March 9.

“I think we played quite well, also creating many more chances. Many positives but also negatives: conceding two goals from give-aways. It’s unacceptable,” Ten Hag said. “I’m happy with the win overall. ”

It was a reprieve for Ten Hag, who hopes to salvage sixth-placed United’s dismal season by winning the FA Cup and finishing high enough to qualify for the Europa League.

“The number of goals...