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Erik ten Hag discusses Manchester United’s hopes of winning quadruple.
Erik ten Hag has reacted to claims that Manchester United have what it takes to win a historic quadruple this season.
As Manchester United defeated Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, the Red Devils won their first trophy since 2017, and Ten Hag took home the first significant trophy available to him as United manager.
There is still a remote potential for United to overtake Arsenal and Manchester City in the fight for the Premier League title while they are still competing in the FA Cup and Europa League.
At a news conference before Wednesday’s FA Cup match against West Ham, Ten Hag was questioned about if he had ever considered achieving the quadruple.
“That is for fans,” Ten Hag bluntly replied.
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“We have to focus on the next game and that is the only thing we are doing.
“Us, we are talking for 10 minutes and I didn’t hear the words West Ham United. I think it was the press conference for West Ham United so it’s only about this we have to talk about.
“We don’t have to talk about trophies. We have to talk about West Ham United, that is the game tomorrow.”
If United are to win the quadruple, they would end up playing a staggering 65 games this season.
They have had one of Europe’s busiest schedules since the World Cup break, but Ten Hag revealed that this is his personal preference.
“In my experience in Ajax, when we dropped out of Europe the levels went down and when you are in it gives energy,” he added.
“Until now, we have managed it [the schedule] quite well and I think we can do it also until the end of the season. Except Anthony Martial, the availability from all the players is there.”