Manchester United fans battling through congested motorways on the way south on Saturday afternoon may be thinking and talking of little else. But Erik ten Hag insists his players do not need the added motivation of denying Manchester City a unique piece of football history they believe is theirs and theirs alone. Ten Hag has maintained a steady line over the ‘treble defence’ ever since United qualified for the FA Cup final with their semi-final win over Brighton. “If it is important for the fans it is important for us so we will give everything to win the Cup. It will not give more motivation for the team because for their motivation is already enough – it can’t be more.

Source: Express June 02, 2023 21:59 UTC