Erik ten Hag makes strange Arsenal analogy following Manchester United win over Liverpool

Erik ten Hag still hasn't forgotten about Manchester United's 3-1 defeat at Arsenal in September.

Marcus Rashford scored the only goal for United at the Emirates, with Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus contributing to the Gunners' triumph. The result inflicted an incredible amount of anger and angst on their opposition manager.

The Dutchman was unhappy with the officiating on the day and believed United should have had a penalty. Ten Hag said at the time: «Let's start with the penalty given but rejected, not get booked for it, then foul on [Rasmus] Hojlund in the penalty area, not even by the VAR, and then disallowed goal from [Alejandro] Garnacho.

»I think wrong angle, and I think it's onside. The final goal—how can they allow that goal? It's a clear foul on Jonny Evans from the shot by [Declan] Rice; it's a lot."

After United beat their rivals in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday, Ten Hag was quizzed if the win could be a turning point for his team. In his answer, the Dutchman recalled the Gunners' win on September 3 after the match was marked by controversial circumstances.

«It could be [a turning point],» he said after United beat Liverpool 4-3. «But we have missed so many opportunities. For instance, at Arsenal, was it the fourth game of the season? We should have had a penalty for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund.

»Then we scored with Garnacho, disallowed. Then we concede a goal which should have always been disallowed. Such moments can help you. Every team needs its moment in a season. We never had it. But this could be the moment."

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