Ten Hag certain United better placed than a year ago

Results suggest otherwise, but underfire boss Erik ten Hag believes progress has been made

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says things are looking up at Old Trafford (Mike Egerton/PA)

Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the club are in a better position than they were 12 months ago despite this season’s poor results.

The Dutchman led the Red Devils to Champions League qualification through a third-placed finish during a promising first campaign that saw them win the Carabao Cup and reach the FA Cup final.