Erik ten Hag: Manchester United's turnaround under the Dutch manager

A winning start

Erik ten Hag has made a winning start to his tenure as Manchester United manager, leading the team to a 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup on 11 January 2023. The win saw ten Hag become the fastest manager to reach 30 wins with United, doing so in just 59 games.

Building a foundation

Ten Hag was appointed as United manager in April 2022, replacing Ralf Rangnick after the conclusion of the 2021/22 Premier League season. He inherited a team that had finished sixth in the league and had not won a trophy since 2017.

Ten Hag has gradually turned things around at United, implementing a more attacking style of play and instilling a greater sense of discipline and organization in the team. The EFL Cup win is a significant milestone in his tenure, and it will give him and his players confidence as they look to challenge for more trophies this season.