Ten Hag: ´Penalty was the turning level´ in Southampton victory
Ten Hag: ´Penalty was the turning level´ in Southampton victory


Erik ten Hag believes Andre Onana’s penalty save was the “turning level” as Manchester United acquired again to successful methods with a commanding 3-0 victory over 10-man Southampton.

The Pink Devils arrived at St Mary’s on a two-match shedding streak and nearly fell behind within the thirty third minute, however Onana guessed appropriately to maintain out Cameron Archer’s tame spot-kick.

The guests capitalised on their reprieve as targets from Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford put them 2-0 up at half-time, earlier than Alejandro Garnacho wrapped up the factors in a while.

Ten Hag was happy along with his group’s response and likewise saluted Rashford, who netted his first objective since March.

“The beginning was not simple,” the United boss advised BBC Match of the Day.

“I feel the penalty was the turning level within the recreation and, not thus far after, we scored and that was essential. From that second on, the sport was all ours.”

On Rashford’s objective, he added: “It’s essential. We spoke earlier than the sport. It’s large for him, for each striker.

“When the season begins, you wish to be on the scoring listing. Now he has his first, I’m certain extra will come.”

Onana was additionally happy to see Rashford again on the scoresheet.

“We had a troublesome season final 12 months, and he was not at his greatest,” he advised TNT Sports activities. “However at present, he confirmed he’s an important participant – the most effective on the earth.

“That’s soccer, that’s life. It’s now the way you fall, it’s about what number of instances you rise up once more. I’m actually pleased for him. Hopefully, he’ll rating many extra for the group.

On bouncing again with a win, he added: “Each recreation whenever you lose is prefer it’s the top of the world. You need to keep sturdy, keep collectively and maintain combating.

“It was superb to avoid wasting that penalty. It was an necessary second for us.

“Crucial factor for us is victory. We had an important recreation and a clear sheet. Hopefully, we are going to proceed taking part in like this.”





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