Nigel de Jong names Erik ten Hag signings who have transformed Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes a lack of belief shown by his players from the very first whistle was the catalyst for their humiliating 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The 188th Manchester derby did not go the way Manchester United - or Erik ten Hag - wanted it to. Despite scoring three goals away at Manchester City, the Reds were well-beaten by Pep Guardiola's side on Sunday afternoon as they fell to a 6-3 defeat in the Premier League clash.

Erik ten Hag has slammed his Manchester United players for their abject performances in a 6-3 thrashing by Man City on Sunday afternoon. Hat-tricks from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secured the three points for Pep Guardiola's side, as United netted twice late on to ease the extent of their hammering.

Erik ten Hag admitted it wasn't the plan for Christian Eriksen to mark Erling Haaland for Man City's first goal in their 6-3 drubbing.

Erik ten Hag has hailed Pep Guardiola as the best manager in the world but insists his Manchester United side won't back down from the challenge at the Etihad on derby day.

Following a 24-day absence from club games, Manchester United will be competing for the bragging rights of the city in an anticipated clash with neighbours Man City at the Etihad. A test that will be an indicator of the progression of Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Old Trafford.

When Riyad Mahrez scored Manchester City's fourth goal against Manchester United in March, the feeling amongst Reds supporters could hardly have been worse. The club, in the midst of a nightmare campaign, went out with a whimper against Pep Guardiola's side, despite starting the game in a positive manner.

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag have been handed a good omen ahead of the derby against rivals Manchester City this Sunday.

Manchester United favourite Andy Cole has outlined the key change Marcus Rashford has made to recapture his best form under Erik ten Hag this season. The 24-year-old struggled, like many others, Old Trafford last term.

Erik ten Hag knew exactly how Cristiano Ronaldo would react to being dropped from Manchester United's starting XI.

Manchester United were expected to challenge for the Premier League title last season but, by the end of the season, were reduced to fighting for Europa League qualification. The Reds grossly underperformed and subsequently equalled their worst trophy drought for 40 years.

Erik ten Hag may be displeased with John Murtough's latest January transfer window comments, as Manchester United's football director poured cold water over the prospect of any further spending.

Erik ten Hag's long-term vision is for the playing style of Manchester United first team to ultimately be replicated lower down the age groups.

Erik ten Hag has overseen a change in attitude at Manchester United.

Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium to face cross-city rivals Manchester City after the international break will mark the beginning of a relentless period for Erik ten Hag's side.

Erik ten Hag being appointed as Manchester United manager was supposed to give Donny van de Beek the edge that he needed to shine on the Premier League stage. However, six matches into the season, the former Ajax man has only totted up 19 minutes of action.

Erik ten Hag believes the partnership of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Jadon Sancho on the left wing is proving dangerous for Manchester United.

Manchester United players were working hard at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of their visit to FC Sheriff in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Raphael Varane is finally starting to deliver the kind of performances that many Manchester United expected when he arrived at the club last year.

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