Manchester United secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
United took the lead in the 35th minute through Scott McTominay, who curled a superb long-range strike into the top corner.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 64th minute through Marcus Rashford, who finished off a flowing counter-attack.
Sheffield United pulled a goal back in the 70th minute through Oli McBurnie, but United held on to secure all three points.
The win was a welcome relief for United manager Erik ten Hag, who had come under pressure after a disappointing start to the season. The victory will give United and their fans a much-needed boost of confidence.
United manager Erik ten Hag was pleased with his team’s performance in the victory over Sheffield United. He praised the team for their resilience and fighting spirit.
“I am very happy with the performance today,” Ten Hag said.
“We showed great resilience and fighting spirit. We played some good football, and we created some good chances. We deserved to win the game.” Ten Hag added.
Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford were two of United’s best performers in the victory over Sheffield United.
McTominay scored a superb goal to open the scoring, and Rashford finished off a flowing counter-attack to double United’s lead.
“Scott McTominay had a fantastic game today,” Ten Hag said.
“He scored a great goal, and he worked very hard defensively. He is a very important player for us.” he added.
United will look to build on the momentum from their victory over Sheffield United when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Ten Hag is confident that his team can continue to improve and challenge for the top four.
“I believe that we can continue to improve and challenge for the top four,” Ten Hag said.
“We have a lot of talented players, and we are working hard to create a winning.” Ten Hag added.
