Erik ten Hag is still upset about Manchester United’s 3-1 loss at Arsenal in September, mentioning the result as his team beat Liverpool 4-3 on Sunday.
After United defeated their main rivals in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, the Red Devils manager was asked if the win could be a turning point for his side.
In his response, the Dutchman referred to Arsenal’s 3-1 win over United on September 3, during which his team lost in controversial circumstances.
Alejandro Garnacho believed he had scored an 88th-minute victor at the Emirates but the United player was rejected by a close VAR offside decision before Arsenal scored twice in additional time.
‘It could be [a turning point],’ Ten Hag said after United beat Liverpool 4-3. ‘But we have missed so many chances.
‘For example, at Arsenal, was it the fourth game of the season? We should have been awarded 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.’
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has praised Marcus Rashford for motivating his teammates to triumph over Liverpool.
The United boss also specifically mentioned Amad Diallo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for commendation as the Red Devils secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
