Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd 1 Aston Villa 0

AN IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE

“I am actually proud of the factors but in addition with the efficiency. It was spectacular towards a Villa facet who hadn’t misplaced in 10 video games and scored in each sport. We have been actually good on the ball within the first half – magnificent. We created some actually good possibilities via 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 in the long run it is going to be powerful however we noticed once more the willpower of this staff. 

“We now have to maintain going from sport to sport however I believe this can be a sensible week for us. Earlier than this week, I might have been proud of a degree at Spurs. After all, whenever you see the sport and you’re 2-0 up, you’re a bit disillusioned. However with this win, it’s an ideal week. So huge credit score to the staff.”

FATIGUE IS A MINDSET

“Tiredness is simply in your head – it’s a mindset. Once you assume you’re drained, you’re drained. So do not give it some thought. We now have to carry out as a result of, in Might, you possibly can’t assume you’re drained as a result of the end is nearly there. You need to be prepared and ready for each sport – you want the power and it’s a duty the staff and the gamers should take.

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