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United front
Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United can get revenge on Manchester City this Saturday — but only if they show an improved attitude.
The Red Devils were hammered 6-3 by their rivals at the Etihad back in October but have since won a remarkable 15 out of 18 games in all competitions, including their last eight straight.
Speaking ahead of the derby clash, Ten Hag explained: “I think we can compete with every team but obviously Manchester City, when they are at their best, they are hard opponents for anyone.
“We have to play our best and then we have a chance. If we play like we did against City, then you don’t have a chance.
“So, it’s up to us to have a good team, the right co-operation, the right attitude on the pitch. Especially, if you talk about attitude, a winning attitude.”
The 52-year-old coach puts his side’s dramatic recent upturn in results down to an improved spirit within the group.
He added: “Nobody is bigger than the team, everybody has to contribute to the team. That’s not about 11 players, but the whole squad.
“It’s the team around the team too. All the staff — the medical staff, the performance staff, the coaches, the analysts. Everyone has one aim and they’re contributing to that and working hard for that with togetherness.
“When we keep this going, we can achieve a lot.”
Red-y to shine
Matt Beard insists his Liverpool side are not far away from challenging the elite teams in the Women’s Super League.
The Reds have taken only eight points from their opening nine league fixtures and face old foes Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Yet Beard, 45, has been encouraged by recent performances and fancies his side to run the high-flying Red Devils close.
He said: “It’s a tough start back for us but, as I’ve said before, there are no easy games in this division and we are looking forward to the game.
“We did a review of our statistical data over the break so far this season and we spoke about it with the players.
“We haven’t been a million miles away from the top teams. We’re talking maybe 20 more passes and maybe 6% less possession.
“Our biggest issue throughout the first half of the season has been converting the chances we’ve been creating.
“If we had converted those chances, it would have been a completely different story for us.”
