Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Old Trafford reportedly had a mixed reception from the Manchester United squad but defender Diogo Dalot suggests that is far from the truth
The Dutchman will become United’s new boss at the end of the season and his ability to play attacking football and his previous experience of rebuilding squads is why he was the club’s preferred choice with a huge overhaul required at Old Trafford in the coming years.
There are expected to be as many as 12 departures this summer with several players unsettled at the club due to the disharmony in the dressing room dating back to the start of the season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It appears not much has changed since Ralf Rangnick took over on an interim basis based on what was reported in regards to the squad’s initial response to Ten Hag’s appointment.
The full-back is glad that there is clarity over who will be in charge next season and has hailed the attractive football his Ajax sides have displayed over the years, including their memorable run to the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
Dalot told Sky Sports: “In our heads, it’s going to be clear who the manager will be next season and that’s good, because we go for our break … knowing who to expect. Then we’ll have time in pre-season to work together (with Ten Hag), get our ideas right and start the new season.
Former Tottenham midfielder, Jamie O’Hara, has claimed that Antonio Conte’s side will have enough to beat Arsenal in a few weeks’ time.
The two north London rivals are neck and neck in the race for the top four but face off with each other on the 12th of May in what could be a deciding fixture in the calendar. Before that, Tottenham take on Liverpool, while Arsenal have an easier game – on paper anyway – at home to Leeds.
However, O’Hara believes that both teams will slip up at some point anyway and that when it comes to the NLD in 10 days, it will be Tottenham who come out on top.
“It’s the biggest north London derby in recent times. I just fancy us under the lights, with the front three that we’ve got, if we step up, I think we’ll turn them over. This is a young Arsenal side, and credit to them, nobody expected them to be where they are and they’ve done really well. They’re a good young team. But I just think we’ve got a bit more experience and when the pressure’s on, we’ll find a way to get it done,” O’Hara told Talksport this morning.
Just a two points separates the two sides at the moment, while Arsenal are only three off of Chelsea in third.
O’Hara has a point here in that in Kane and Son, Spurs do have two at the top of the pitch with the quality and experience to win this game. Those two could win the game on their own, and they have done on more than one occasion this season.
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But as we know in football, it’s never straight forward. Arsenal might well fancy their chances, especially with this young and vibrant squad in such fine form.
A win over your biggest rivals to essentially seal the top four would be massive. Indeed, it’s a huge incentive for the Gunners players.
However, O’Hara believes that both teams will slip up at some point anyway and that when it comes to the NLD in 10 days, it will be Tottenham who come out on top.
“It’s the biggest north London derby in recent times. I just fancy us under the lights, with the front three that we’ve got, if we step up, I think we’ll turn them over. This is a young Arsenal side, and credit to them, nobody expected them to be where they are and they’ve done really well. They’re a good young team. But I just think we’ve got a bit more experience and when the pressure’s on, we’ll find a way to get it done,” O’Hara told Talksport this morning.
Just a two points separates the two sides at the moment, while Arsenal are only three off of Chelsea in third.
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O’Hara has a point here in that in Kane and Son, Spurs do have two at the top of the pitch with the quality and experience to win this game. Those two could win the game on their own, and they have done on more than one occasion this season.
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But as we know in football, it’s never straight forward. Arsenal might well fancy their chances, especially with this young and vibrant squad in such fine form.
A win over your biggest rivals to essentially seal the top four would be massive. Indeed, it’s a huge incentive for the Gunners players.
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