ERIK TEN HAG ON STATE OF MAN UTD AHEAD OF DOMESTIC FOOTBALL RETURN - ‘WE’RE FAR AWAY FROM WHERE WE NEED TO BE’

"Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the club are “far away” from where they need to be after a mixed start to his managerial tenure Old Trafford. Ten Hag says he knew he was taking on a “difficult project” after United statistically had their worst season since the start of the Premier League in 1992. They currently sit fifth in the league and are in League Cup action on Wednesday."

Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United are “far away” from where they need to be as he prepares for the return of domestic football.

United had a shocking start to life under Ten Hag with back-to-back losses in the Premier League, including a 4-0 defeat to Brentford.

Problems with Cristiano Ronaldo marred the club before the World Cup but United recovered to sit in fifth place ahead of the resumption of the Premier League