Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag has highlighted the significance of key players returning to the team, aiming to boost the club's consistency after their dramatic 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday at Old Trafford. Addressing the potential new ownership, Ten Hag finds it 'very positive' to work with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, stressing the importance of a winning culture irrespective of the owner. He is looking forward to upcoming conversations and meetings with INEOS, despite not having had the time to speak with them yet. In other news, Melbourne City FC equaled the A-League Men's record with an 8-1 win over Brisbane, becoming only the fourth instance of a team scoring eight goals in a game in the league. Aston Villa's 2023 has been marked by a fortified Villa Park, breaking records, and Super John McGinn's standout performances, achieving the most wins in a calendar year.
"We proved, despite all the setbacks, that this squad is strong." Erik ten Hag says Manchester United's Boxing Day victory over in-form Aston Villa demonstrated just what they are capable of, and underlined their "winning culture". https://t.co/eTsuzOpVfx
🚨🔴 Ten Hag on INEOS: “They want to work with me, I want to work with them. We are looking really forward to work together”. “We will have the conversations, the meetings. INEOS wants to work with me in this structure and I want to work with them. It looks very positive”. https://t.co/EJHvuU6Q0F
🚨 Ten Hag on Sir Jim Racliffe: “Very positive. Here we always want to win, it doesn't matter who is the leader”. “We are appointed here in this area, we need a winning culture no matter who is in the lead, no matter who is the owner. But, of course, owners can inspire you”. https://t.co/3JAFudeQxw
Erik ten Hag press conf over. Asked if he has spoken to INEOS yet, the #MUFC boss said: “I didn't have the time to speak with them but it will come & I look forward (to it). They want to work with me, I want to work with them. We’ll have conversations, meetings, so we will see” https://t.co/Sg3UNDQXw7
𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 - Villa Park fortified, records broken, and Super John McGinn: 📅Most wins in a calendar year 📚Historic performances ⚽️Best goal 🏆Best player 📈And the many high points: #AVFC Year review⬇️ https://t.co/CbIYKfyHAp
8-1 - @MelbourneCity's 8-1 win in #MCYvBRI equals the biggest win in A-League Men history and is just the fourth time that any team has scored eight goals in a game in the competition. Citadel. https://t.co/S73RBueKYL
Erik ten Hag says the return of key players will bolster Manchester United's consistency as they plot to build on Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. #AFPSports ➡️ https://t.co/CrZnIwfp8O https://t.co/37OL4gAyWZ