Ten Hag: Two goals we conceded were unacceptable | OneFootball

Erik ten Hag says the two goals that Manchester United conceded during their 4-2 win against Sheffield United were unacceptable.

After just about overcoming Coventry City to progress to the FA Cup final on Sunday, anything but a win tonight for Ten Hag’s side would have been detrimental to the Dutchman’s already uncertain future at the club.

Tonight’s chaotic victory over bottom side Sheffield United ended a four-game winless Premier League run for Manchester Utd to boost their hopes of European qualification as they moved above Newcastle into sixth.

The Blades – who remain 10 points from safety and are destined for relegation – took a surprise lead after an Andre Onana mistake allowed Jayden Bogle to score following the goalkeeper’s poor misplaced pass to Diogo Dalot.

But seven minutes later Harry Maguire headed in to level against his former club, who retook the lead shortly after half-time as Ben Brereton Diaz fired home from close range after more questionable defending from United.

However, the visitors’ lead lasted just 11 minutes as Fernandes equalised from the penalty spot before he fired in a stunning strike from distance to give United the lead. United’s captain then set up Rasmus Hojlund to secure the victory.

Ten Hag believes his side played well overall, but they need to stamp out the sort of complacency that led to both of Sheffield United’s goals.

He said: “It was for the crowd a good game. Four goals and many chances we created, it was a very dynamic game.

“I think we played quite well, also creating many more chances. Many positives but also some negatives. Conceding two goals from give-aways which is unacceptable. We have to get it out of our game.”

“We want to play dynamic, attacking football. That is what we see. Especially after the winter we are very creative, we are creating a lot chances and we also score a lot of goals, which is good.”