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MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester United have come a long way since their 6-3 thrashing of rivals Manchester City in October, manager Eric ten Hag said. Saturday.<\/p>\n
United’s host City have lost just one of their 18 games in all competitions since their humility at the Etihad Stadium and triumph at Old Trafford, giving Ten Hag’s side a win over second-placed champions City. It will reduce the gap.<\/p>\n
After a decade without a league title, Ten Hug are dreaming of ending their dismal run sooner than expected, with a recent form that is a far cry from a side that were well behind City on 2 October. got a supporter.<\/p>\n
“It was a lesson, we learned a lesson and we’ve come a long way since that point,” Ten Hag said at a press conference on Friday.<\/p>\n
“Tomorrow we have to prove it on the pitch. Last time it didn’t work out and we have to do better. It’s been a process over the past few months where we’ve grown. We have to be brave.” You have to believe…you have to play our game.<\/p>\n
“It’s not about that game anymore. It’s about the past, it’s about the future.”<\/p>\n
City are chasing a fifth Premier League title in six seasons, trailing leaders Arsenal by five points, but lost the League Cup to bottom-placed Southampton at midweek.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag doesn’t see this loss as a sign that City are there to win on Saturday, but instead focuses on what he can control.<\/p>\n
“Of course, we’ve noticed they’re stepping back,” he added. “We’ve seen a lot of their matches over the last few weeks. I have to play a match.<\/p>\n
“That’s what I’m going to ask tomorrow of the players: not naivety, but complete conviction togetherness. It’s January and we’re not even halfway there. To finally win a trophy.” need to stand their ground at this time of the season’ of it. \u201d<\/p>\n
The Dutchman also revealed a loan deal for Burnley striker Wout Weghorst is ‘close’ but he will not be able to play against City. Striker Anthony Martial also has fitness concerns.<\/p>\n
(Reporting by Peter Hall, Editing by Toby Davis)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n