Erik ten Hag: Manchester United’s dropped points are getting more expensive

United are currently nine points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham with eight matches remaining, while they are 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, who have played a game more.

Erik ten Hag believes time is running out for Manchester United to qualify for next season’s Champions League (Adam Davy/PA)

Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United’s dropped points are getting “more expensive” and that time is running out to secure a Champions League spot.

United conceded twice in stoppage time as Chelsea sealed a dramatic 4-3 win at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.