Manchester United survived Sheffield United scare to secure a comeback victory over Sheffield United at Old Trafford, MySportDab reports.
Against the backdrop of a ‘humiliating’ FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City in their last game, the Red Devils nearly tumbled at home against rock-bottom Blades.
They had to come back twice in the game before acing to a 4-2 victory, thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick of goal contributions.
Two new hands helming affairs in United’s footballing operations – Sir Dave Brailsford (Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s representative) and Jason Wilcox (new technical director) – were on the stands at Old Trafford to watch the game.
Erik ten Hag was asked what he think the duo will make of the 4-2 win over Sheffield United, and he gave a confident but scolding remark to the club’s critics.
He said, “We were totally in control. I have seen a different game, sorry.”
The Dutch’s ‘different game’ was an allusion to United’s unconvincing semifinal win over Coventry City in FA Cup – their last game before the Sheffield United match.
Pundits roasted the Old Trafford club for a scrappy win over Coventry, pointing out Erik ten Hag’s amorphous and structureless style of play.
The game against Sheffield United nearly went down a similar lane but Erik ten Hag was quick to shush critics from begrudging the team’s effort again, insisting it was a better game.
United boasted their hopes of securing a slot in European club championship next season but are still unlikely to qualify for the top four.
