Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd 1 Aston Villa 0

AN IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE

“I am actually pleased with the factors but in addition with the efficiency. It was spectacular towards a Villa aspect who hadn’t misplaced in 10 video games and scored in each recreation. We had been actually good on the ball within the first half – magnificent. We created some actually good possibilities by Casemiro, [Marcus] Rashford, Fernandes and [Marcel] Sabitzer, and scored. After which, within the second half, it’s important to make it 2-0 and you do not make it. And ultimately it is going to be robust however we noticed once more the willpower of this workforce. 

“We have now to maintain going from recreation to recreation however I feel this can be a good week for us. Earlier than this week, I’d have been pleased with a degree at Spurs. After all, whenever you see the sport and you’re 2-0 up, you’re a bit upset. However with this win, it’s an ideal week. So huge credit score to the workforce.”

FATIGUE IS A MINDSET

“Tiredness is simply in your head – it’s a mindset. If you suppose you’re drained, you’re drained. So do not give it some thought. We have now to carry out as a result of, in Might, you’ll be able to’t suppose you’re drained as a result of the end is sort of there. It’s a must to be prepared and ready for each recreation – you want the power and it’s a accountability the workforce and the gamers must take.

“It is about mentality and character and I feel that’s what now we have seen at present. First, good soccer after which, within the second half, we confirmed character, we had been decided and passionate.”