Man Utd ‘far from’ being ‘challengers’ after ‘polyfilla result’ helps Ten Hag ‘cover the cracks’ – Merson

Paul Merson has said Manchester United’s victory over Brentford is only putting ‘polyfilla over the cracks’ at Old Trafford with Erik ten Hag under significant pressure.This could be a turning point in United’s season after a stuttery start, but former Arsenal player Merson thinks Ten Hag’s side are far away from challenging for the Premier League title and the win over the Bees simply papered over the cracks.

“But you need a couple more results before you can start saying they are going to be challengers, far from it.“But fair play though to come back as you have lost a couple of games before, you’ve lost at home to Galatasaray in midweek, and the pressure is on as you are playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.”

Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham have improved, Newcastle United, Brighton and Aston Villa are going to be up there, while Arsenal and Manchester City are likely to finish in the top two, so competition to finish in the top four is fierce.“You take away Arsenal and Man City, who will finish in the top two this season, then there are seven sides competing for three remaining Champions League places – so it is going to come down to consistency,” he added.

“I like Rasmus Hojlund up front, he will score goals but they, like all these teams, just need to get some consistency.”Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has ruled Tottenham out of the title race despite topping the Premier League after eight games.Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel has criticised Manchester United manager Ten Hag for his part in the fallout between himself and Sancho.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Ten Hag makes Casemiro point as Man Utd players impress WrightThe latest evening headlines from Old Trafford after Man Utd's comeback victory over Brentford.
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

McTominay has told Ten Hag of Man Utd role after Brentford braceMan United looked to have heading for defeat at Old Trafford but an added-time brace from the Scotland international sealed a vital three points.
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Man Utd's Champions League woes could hand Erik ten Hag big new year problemErik ten Hag's side have played two and lost two in the Champions League so far
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Alphonso Davies replies to criticism from Man United boss Erik ten HagMan United were defeated 4-3 by Bayern Munich last month and Erik ten Hag criticised Alphonso Davies before the game.
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Erik ten Hag’s two tactical demands to inspire Man Utd comeback revealedTen Hag's side were particularly laboured in the first 45 minutes and it's now been revealed what the Man Utd boss told his players at half-time.
Source: F365 - 🏆 5. / 97 Read more »

Davies responds to Erik ten Hag criticism as Neville shares Man United worryThese are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, October 9.
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »