Erik ten Hag has revealed he was told not to take the Manchester United job before landing in the Old Trafford dugout. As per the Dutch coach, it was deemed an “impossible job”.The United manager has faced a turbulent start to his second season at the club, with six defeats in the opening 15 Premier League games, along with lots of struggles for the Red Devils in the Champions League, too.Amrabat springs into life, and United win – it’s not a coincidence”Everyone was telling me, ‘you can’t succeed in that job’. They said it was impossible. Me? I wanted the challenge,” the 53-year-old told the United We Stand fanzine.”I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but it was such a great club with such a great fanbase.”People love Manchester United, or they are against Manchester United. I like clubs like this. Ajax was like this,” concluded he.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 16Saturday15.30: (6.75) Crystal Palace (4.30) Liverpool (1.55)18.00: (4.60) Sheffield Utd (3.60) Brentford (1.80)18.00: (1.50) Brighton (4.30) Burnley (6.50)18.00: (1.55) Man.Utd. (4.10) Bournemouth (6.00)18.00: (1.90) Wolverhampton (3.60) Nott.Forest (4.50)20.30: (3.45) Aston Villa (3.50) Arsenal (2.20)Sunday17.00: (14.0) Luton (8.00) Man.City (1.20)17.00: (3.20) Everton (3.40) Chelsea (2.25)17.00: (2.45) Fulham (3.50) West Ham (3.05)19.30: (2.20) Tottenham (3.60) Newcastle (3.40)***odds are subject to change**
