I am a fighter – Erik ten Hag determined to improve Manchester United’s form

Defeat in the rematch of last season’s final meant United have lost eight of their opening 15 fixtures.

Erik ten Hag is under pressure at United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag promised he was a “fighter” after Manchester United slumped to a 3-0 Carabao Cup home defeat to Newcastle to pile more pressure on him.

Defeat in the rematch of last season’s final – which United won to highlight a promising first season in charge for the Dutchman – meant United have lost eight of their opening 15 fixtures in all competitions this term, their worst start since the 1962-63 campaign.