Erik ten Hag attributed Manchester United’s previous struggles to refereeing decisions, particularly referencing a match against Arsenal earlier in the season, when discussing whether the recent victory over Liverpool could mark a turning point.
The FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool, secured with a 4-3 scoreline, was hailed as a significant achievement for Ten Hag’s team, which had faced challenges in maintaining consistency prior to this match.
Ten Hag expressed optimism that this triumph over their rivals could signal a shift in momentum for Manchester United. He emphasised that until now, the team hadn’t found the opportune moment to mount a comeback, alluding to past officiating controversies.
Speaking to reporters, Ten Hag said, “Could be but we missed so many opportunities. For instance, at Arsenal, in the fourth game of the season, in the 87th minute, we should have had a penalty on Rasmus Hojlund. Then we scored with Garnacho, which was disallowed and then we conceded a goal that should always have been disallowed. Such moments help you. Every team needs such moments and we never had that moment and this could be that moment.”
In the recent match, Antony, who had been struggling with form, found the back of the net for only the second time this season, leveling the score for his team in the 87th minute.
Marcus Rashford, who had been facing criticism, also contributed with a goal, restoring his team’s lead early in extra time.
Amad Diallo later secured the victory with the winning goal, marking a memorable triumph for United. After the international break, the Premier League giants will resume action against Brentford in a league fixture on March 31st.