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Erik ten Hag is determined to challenge Manchester City and restore Manchester United to their former glory as the Premier League’s top team.
Despite trailing their rivals by 15 points, the Dutchman is confident in United’s potential to reclaim their dominance in the future. He leads his team to the Etihad on Sunday with a strong belief in their ability to compete at the highest level.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s recent minority owner, has expressed his ambition to dethrone City and elevate Manchester United to the top spot within the next three years. However, he acknowledges that United have considerable ground to make up in order to achieve this goal.
Ten Hag told reporters in his pre-match press conference: “At the same time, we know where we are now. We’ve also seen that there are moments where we go toe-to-toe, so that’s the belief we have as a team.
“We have to pick up those moments and we have to prove it in every game and I think we’re able to with this squad we have, that we can go toe-to-toe with them. The short history shows that.”
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United. Manchester City and Manchester United will face each other in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on June 3,3023 in London, England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 09: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 09, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.
Manchester United attempting to close gap to Manchester City
To narrow the distance, Manchester United are adopting a strategy inspired by Manchester City’s achievements. Omar Berrada, City’s chief football operations officer, will transition to United in the summer, assuming the role of chief executive.
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Author : Jake Staniland
Publish date : 2024-03-02 23:13:18
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