EPL: Man Utd hero McGrath praises Ten Hag for turning results around

Manchester United hero Paul McGrath has praised manager Erik ten Hag for turning results around.

McGrath wrote for the Sunday World: “Well, well, well. From being in a right mess two weeks ago, Manchester United are a home win over Arsenal this afternoon from being right at the heart of the Premier League title race.

“It is some turnaround in the fortunes of a team.

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“And all credit to manager Erik ten Hag for making the big calls that enabled this three-match winning sequence that has restored hope at Old Trafford.

“To jettison Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire as starters, in order to get the players he wants on the pitch who can implement his preferred style and tactics, was a major call by the Dutchman at the time he made it.

“He wanted his chosen players, but imagine if United had lost to Liverpool at Old Trafford with Ronaldo sitting on the bench for most of that game.

“The pressure on Ten Hag would have been immense, whether he was a new manager or not.

“Now he has a settled and winning side – and the players he is picking are delivering.

“You can’t ask for more than that – and there will be a big welcome for the team back to their home ground.”