Erik ten Hag says 'only a matter of time' until Manchester United form improves

United were outclassed and outthought for the most part against City, where Ten Hag’s men will attempt to bounce back in Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round clash against Newcastle.

POOR START: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during the Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag is convinced "it is only a matter of time" until Manchester United show their “true selves” after a poor start to the campaign was compounded in the Manchester derby.

Sunday’s 3-0 home humbling at the hands of neighbours Manchester City provided the exclamation mark on a difficult start to the Dutchman’s second season in the hotseat.