Ten Hag speaks on Man Utd losing top four to Liverpool after West Ham loss
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out about his team's recent slip-ups in the race for Champions League qualification. Following a 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday, United now only have one game in hand over their closest competitors, Liverpool. While United remain one point ahead of Liverpool, the Merseyside club's six-match winning streak has put the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.
However, Ten Hag insisted that the situation is in their hands and they have everything to play for. Speaking to reporters after the West Ham defeat, he said, "If we bring our performance and we bring our standards, we will win games. We don’t have to look to others, we have to look to ourselves, and we have to find a way to get back to our levels." He also pointed out that they need to win three of their remaining four games to secure a top-four finish, and that everything is still within their control.
One potential issue that could distract United is the growing split within the club regarding the future of goalkeeper David de Gea. De Gea made a costly error during the West Ham game, which led to him being mocked by pundits and fans alike. This mistake has brought his limitations as a goalkeeper under scrutiny, particularly his tendency to make errors leading to goals. De Gea is out of contract at the end of the season, and United opted not to activate a 12-month extension.
However, the Manchester Evening News claims that negotiations for a new, multi-year deal are still ongoing.
It remains to be seen what United will do with De Gea, and whether his errors will have an impact on the team's chances of securing a top-four finish. However, Ten Hag's comments suggest that he is focused on the task at hand and believes that his team has what it takes to succeed. As the Premier League season draws to a close, it is sure to be a tense and exciting race for the top four.
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