Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are ‘on the up’ despite derby drubbing

Erling Haaland struck twice  and Phil Foden added another as City eased to a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

ON THE UP: Erik ten Hag thinks Manchester United are ‘on the up’ despite the derby defeat (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik Ten Hag insisted Manchester United were still “on the up” despite being comprehensively outplayed by rivals Manchester City in Sunday’s derby.

Erling Haaland struck twice – the first from the penalty spot – and Phil Foden added another as treble winners City eased to a 3-0 win in a one-sided Premier League encounter at Old Trafford.