Erik ten Hag’s first expertise of the Manchester derby led to a humiliating 6-Three defeat.
Three months later, a lot has modified for the Manchester United supervisor, whose workforce can transfer to inside some extent of Manchester Metropolis by beating the English Premier League champions on Saturday.
“It was a lesson and we took that lesson,” ten Hag mentioned on Friday. “And from that time on we made big progress.”
The Dutchman really thanked Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola within the wake of the derby in October.
Metropolis, he believed, confirmed his aspect the usual they needed to attain if United have been to win a primary title since 2013.
“That was how I analyzed the state of affairs, so I expressed so truthfully,” ten Hag mentioned.
There was no discuss of a title problem in October and whereas United are nonetheless outsiders to be in competition by the top of the season, their resurgence below ten Hag has sparked hope amongst followers, having misplaced solely as soon as since their Metropolis hiding.
They’re fourth within the desk, degree on factors with third-placed Newcastle, and Guardiola noticed it coming.
“I’ve a sense that United is coming,” Guardiola mentioned in October.
On Friday, he added, “A brand new supervisor has arrived, many issues have settled, and the development is evident, not simply when it comes to outcomes, however every little thing.”
