Erik ten Hag not pleased with Manchester United performance against Bournemouth despite win – ‘It was not our best game’

Manchester United may have cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Tuesday, but manager Erik ten Hag wasn’t pleased with his side’s performance.

Casemiro gave the hosts a first-half lead before Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford added to the advantage after the restart, as United strengthened their place in the top-four. They are now five points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham.

“I’m happy with the result,” Ten Hag said, per BBC Sport.

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“Today it was not our best game. We have to be honest, we didn’t play that smart as a team.

“We made great goals, but at times we were quite lucky, and some great saves from David [de Gea]. We could have been smarter as a team.”

Phillip Billing and Jaidon Anthony both went close for the Cherries, as they refused to go away, both forcing De Gea into quick-fire saves to preserve United’s two-goal buffer.

“There were big spaces at 2-0 up, sometimes we have to keep the ball and recognise when to go for goal,” Ten Hag continued.

“That is the next step. It is always good to win 3-0. It was a great performance for the crowd, with scoring opportunities for both goals. To win 3-0 is always good.”

Manchester United now turn their attention to a home match against Everton in the FA Cup on Friday.

“We have to go from game-to-game,” the United boss added.

“The next game is a cup one, but we want to win every game. That has to be the approach. We don’t want to look any further, focus on that, it will be a tough game.

“We need every energy in the preparation and when we kick off on Friday night.”

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