Ten Hag blasts stupid Man Utd mistakes after blowing the lead against Liverpool

Erik ten Hag slammed his players for making “stupid mistakes” after Manchester United dropped two more points in their chase for Europe.

United upset bitter rivals Liverpool ’s title charge but Ten Hag was still furious because it is the third time in a week they have surrendered a lead in the dying stages.‌ United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka gifted Liverpool a last gasp penalty at Old Trafford which comes on top of them drawing at Brentford last weekend and conceding twice in injury time to lose at Chelsea.

Old Trafford boss Ten Hag said: “On one side I am disappointed that we have dropped seven points in one week after being in winning positions, but we have to blame ourselves for making stupid mistakes.

“There are also some poor decisions and not every time the same player. Still we have to improve and the sooner the better.

”On the other side I am very proud. You see how we are improving and the potential of this squad is amazing - I am proud.

"In decisive areas we were losing battles especially with young players we were not confident to win them [duels]. We encouraged in the second half to do better and they stepped up.”

Ten Hag, who insists they are still in the chase for a Champions League place, added: “We will keep fighting and we have to do the same and learn from the moments. Brentford was our worst performance, we didn't deserve to win there."

United had led until Mo Salah ’s 84th minute penalty thanks to Kobbie Mainoo’s wonder strike as the England starlet put the home side ahead. Mainoo, who was watched by England No2 Steve Holland, said: “It left us disappointed. We worked hard to get into the game after a tough first half.

"We have given it away, ultimately we wanted the three points and it's a big game for us