Erik ten Hag believes Liverpool moment can give Man United edge over Tottenham in top four race

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is hoping that their thrilling FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool can be a turning point for the rest of the season.

The Dutch manager was pleased with his team's performance over the weekend, as they clinched a 4-3 win in extra time thanks to Amad Diallo's last-minute goal. The victory came at a crucial time, especially as Tottenham and Aston Villa both lost points in the race for the top four in the Premier League.

Villa are currently fourth with 56 points while Tottenham are fifth with 53 points. Man United are sixth with 47 points but have a game in hand over Unai Emery's side.

Speaking after Sunday's win, Ten Hag said the victory could be a turning point in the Red Devils' season. «Every team needs a moment into a season and we have never had this moment,» he said.

«This could be the moment where the team can have the belief and energy that they can do amazing things. I think when you can beat Liverpool in the way we did you can beat any opponent it is up to us to prove that point. Today we did.»

When asked if this victory, achieved after coming back from 2-1 and 3-2 down, was more significant than their Carabao Cup win last year, Ten Hag responded: «It was a good win but I've had some more good wins, I can tell you. For me winning a trophy is more. Maybe it can be very important towards winning another trophy.

»I am pleased with the performance of my team, the first 35 minutes we showed again that the future of this team is very bright and there is huge potential and we have to get it out.

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