Around the 1990s, Manchester United always dominated the Manchester Derby. The Red Devils were among the few great clubs in Europe, who were always in the picture of the European title.
While on the other side, Manchester City was not a great club at that time. But it’s fair to say that the roles got reserved in the last two years. From a time when the Red Devils were always victorious to a time when they are suffering to get a win.
Over the three hours of action, United was only level for 18 minutes — the gulf between the teams was colossal. City was brilliant, United’s prime task was keeping the score down.
What does Micah Richards have to say about Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United and the derby?
Micah Richards said “If I’m honest, I can’t say I enjoyed it. The Manchester derby should never be a formality, it should be the hardest six points in the calendar for both teams and, if you are on the right side of the final score, the buzz should stay with you for weeks.”
“What I’m delighted to say ahead of this latest showdown is that I don’t know which side will be celebrating on Sunday — and, for that, we have to acknowledge the impact Erik ten Hag has had in reviving the Red Devils.” He later added.
Former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has introduced a good number of new prospects to the team in the summer transfer window. In addition to that, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are also shining under the new manager.
In the recent Premier League matches, Manchester United looked like a new team. With the addition of Lisandro Martinez, Antony, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen, the Red Devils have got a touch of grace.
After getting thrashed with a score of 4-0 by Brentford on Matchday two. They went on to beat Liverpool 2-1 on matchday three. Following that, they also broke the unbeaten run of Arsenal.
Erik ten Hag also have one of the best strikers of the whole generation, Cristiano Ronaldo. But his current form is a point of concern for Manchester United. He got to start one or two Premier League games under the new manager.
