Manchester United 0 v Tottenham Hotspur 3. Ten Hag : “What I saw in the first 30 minutes is below the level that we can expect from a Manchester United team. Even when we concede the goal, stay calm and control the game, stick together, stick to the plan and we have a foothold in the game.”

Asked if the issues were psychological rather than tactical, he added: “Definitely. The players got very stressed after conceding so quickly and made very bad decisions on the ball when they had the chance to play over. They should have done better than this.”

“No, I am not thinking about this. We all made together this decision to stay together, as an ownership, a leadership group in the summer, also we made the decision from a clear review what we have to improve and how we want to construct a squad.

“But we knew it will take some time, how the window went, some players late in like Ugarte. Also, we have to make some improvement in organisation, some injuries, we need some time.

“We are all on one page or in one boat together, the ownership, the staff and the players as well. I don’t have that concern.”

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Manchester United 1 v Twente 1. Ten Hag : “We are disappointed as a team. We wanted more but it was far from good enough in the end. They looked like they wanted it more than us and that cannot be right. Personally, you score a goal, you think it is going to be a match winner but it goes the other way.”

“You saw it, it was the game of their life, they fought for every yard and we didn’t – and 99 per cent is not enough, you have to give 100 per cent. When you are leading the game you have to finish it off. You have to go for the second goal and we finish the game.

“We have to be more clinical in situations but I don’t think that is only problem. The structure of the team is also a question of mentality.

“We are very ambitious and when you have ambition you have to performance and prove a point. Today, especially in the second half, we were too easy going, too complacent, We did not bring it over the line and as a team you have to deliver it.”

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Crystal Palace 0 v Manchester United 0. Ten Hag : “When we don’t win, I’m not content. We should have won. I think first half, we ate them alive. Then in the second half it was more in the balance, but first half, we should have scored one or two goals.

“I don’t think [our finishing let us down]. We had total control of the game. In and out of possession, I think we played very good. The only thing was in the box, that is where the game is always decided. We should be more clinical there.”

On the goalkeepers, he added: “It was a brilliant save from Andre Onana twice in one action, it was really brilliant. That is very difficult for a goalie to be there in the moment you needed.

“Dean Henderson also played a very good game, how many balls he stopped. He was in a rhythm, but Andre has to wait and keep the focus and in the right moment, you have to be spot on and he did brilliant.”

Ten Hag also sought to clarify his decision to bench Rashford after Redknapp questioned the decision, saying: “I am very happy with Marcus. It was just about rotation.”

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Manchester United 7 v Barnsley 0. Ten Hag : “When I see the teeth from Marcus Rashford, I’m calm, I’m composed and I’m confident that he will score,”

“In my first season also, he had this vibe, this good mood.

“Football is football and sometimes you have ups and sometimes you have downs, but you have to use these games to find momentum, find consistency and just try your best to bring your best level in each game,”

“It’s early to say but I hope so. We’ll move on to the next match now, rest, recover and focus on the next one.

“As a front unit and midfield, I thought we did really well today.”

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Southampton 0 v Manchester United 3. Ten Hag : “That was the turning point in the game. We got momentum and then you see how small the margins are.

“Against Brighton, we scored a goal and it was crazy it was disallowed, and today, we conceded a penalty, Andre caught it and, a couple of minutes after, we scored a goal. From that moment on, it was our game.

“You have to find a foothold in every game, especially away from home. That was a good learning for this team in how to do this.

“You can see in the games, from the Community Shield on, that this team is growing, but it still needs time.

“We have to build this team and I’m sure we will get there, but it will be hard work. But you can see from game-to-game, there will be improvements.

“I’m very pleased and happy for him [De Ligt]. I know he has some very good attributes as a leader, but he’s also very good at finishing set-plays and that is one of the reasons we bought him.”

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Manchester United 0 v Liverpool 3. Ten Hag : “We made mistakes and they were very clinical in finishing, they did very well.

“All the three goals are mistakes from us – individual errors. Maybe about the last one, you can debate, ‘where is our double six?’ but all the others, Liverpool did brilliant. Arne took over, the turnover and the way they finished was so good.

“Don’t argue this. It’s clear Liverpool deserved it. We have to be humble, take this and improve our game.”

On the subject of Casemiro’s performance, Ten Hag added: “You know the game. He knows the game. He will go on, we will go on. He’s a great player. We will continue this season to improve the team and the players.

“He improved, and showed so often, that he is a great character. We all have seen great moments from him, being decisive in the midfield. He will show it again, I am sure he will bounce back.”

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Brighton & Hove Albion 2 v Manchester United 1. Ten Hag : “That’s very disappointing because also in the Community Shield we concede just before time so we should be more clinical in such situations, read the game, take the point.

“If you can’t win anymore, and I think we were close to winning this game, then definitely don’t lose the game.

“We should keep more control in the game but I think there were very good parts. I’ve seen a lot of positives from the performance but we have to build up in both boxes. We have to be more clinical there, we have to be more aggressive.”

On Mason Mount being subbed at half time: “It was forced. He mentioned an issue and I don’t want to take the risk with him.

“I don’t know how much of a worry it is, I can’t say at this moment. But I think, when we have the good bench, and we can bring in Zirkzee, then don’t hesitate. Bring Mount off and bring [on] a player who can have an impact.”

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