“Our last match just proved that we are better than we are given credit for. It’s obvious that I’m a better coach than Jurgen Klopp, at least in our last matches” – Erik ten Hag expresses satisfaction with ‘significant advancement’ as Manchester United coach identifies potential game-altering factors.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident in the significant strides his team is making this season.

Despite falling behind early in their match against Sheffield United on Wednesday, the Red Devils managed to secure a comeback victory in a typically intense game.

After initially dominating the match, United conceded the first goal due to a mistake by goalkeeper Andre Onana, but Harry Maguire swiftly equalized with a well-executed header.

Sheffield United took the lead again in the second half, but United rallied back with two goals from captain Bruno Fernandes, including a penalty and a stunning long-range strike.

Rasmus Hojlund added a fourth goal to seal the win. Despite facing pressure after a turbulent second season in charge, highlighted by a recent collapse against Coventry in the FA Cup, Ten Hag is encouraged by his team’s scoring prowess, which he sees as evidence of their progress this season.

United are on course to surpass their Premier League tally from last season, which stood at 58 points, as they have already scored 51 points with five matches remaining.

The team has netted 14 goals in April alone but has not kept a clean sheet since their 2-0 win over Everton in early March.

Ten Hag is optimistic that the return of injured defenders will bolster the team’s defense and help demonstrate to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new INEOS part-ownership that he is the suitable candidate for the managerial role. “We are aiming to develop the team,” he stated.

“The increase in our goal-scoring output at the moment represents significant progress. Once our back four is fully fit, I’m confident we’ll achieve more consistency,” Ten Hag remarked.

United will face Burnley on Saturday followed by matches against Arsenal and Newcastle later this month.