Rio Ferdinand has labelled and as ‘fortunate’ that three of their closing 4 matches of the season are away from residence. The United legend described his former staff as ‘horrible’ away from Previous Trafford following a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on Sunday. The Crimson Devils didn't handle a shot on course and the consequence invitations additional strain within the top-four race.
Rivals Liverpool have gained six in a row and swiftly sit only one level behind in fifth. Ten Hag’s males have a sport in hand however can be annoyed by back-to-back defeats, having gained simply one in every of their final 4 within the high flight. Had they gained towards Tottenham and Brighton, they’d have confronted the Hammers with Champions League qualification already assured.
BT Sport trio Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole all agree regardless of the loss to West Ham although that United will simply pip Liverpool to fourth. Ferdinand mentioned: “In case you went in that altering room and mentioned three of the final 4 video games are at residence at Previous Trafford, you’d take that now. Kind hasn’t been nice of late however they’ve received to seek out it from someplace. That crowd at Previous Trafford have gotten to play their half.
“However the gamers additionally must set the tone they usually haven’t been ok in current weeks. They haven’t closed video games out. They’ve received to alter that proper now. Liverpool are sizzling on their heels and it doesn’t look Liverpool will lose. I feel they’ll win all of their final three video games to place the strain on. However I feel Man United will simply do sufficient to get into the highest 4. I’ll be very stunned in the event that they don’t.”
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Ex-Liverpool striker Crouch backed his former England team-mates verdict and added: “Just a few months in the past you’d have mentioned Liverpool had been out of the race. They’ve put themselves again within the equation. That’s all they will do. I agree with Rio, I feel Liverpool win these video games however United do exactly sufficient.
“I take a look at Brighton as effectively however they’re robust fixtures. Arsenal, Newcastle away, Metropolis, Villa in good kind - I feel it’ll be an excessive amount of for them. I see United simply hanging on.” Earlier than Cole, previously of West Ham, mentioned: “I agree. I can see United hanging on with the house video games. Ten Hag got here out and was very calm. He’s seen his staff bounce again. I don’t see an issue.”
However Ferdinand insists Ten Hag should contemplate altering his sport plan for away matches. He added: “United are fortunate they’ve received three of the 4 at residence. Their away kind has been horrible. That’s a mentality factor. Once you go away from residence there’s a unique mindset whenever you method the sport.
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“The lads know there’s loads of different stuff you’ve received to think about. At residence you’re ‘Ah OK let’s go on the market and let’s begin effectively, the gang are with us.’ The group are instantly towards you away from residence so it's a must to do one thing to quieten that noise, whether or not it’s protecting the ball or enjoying the ball within the opposition’s half and staying there, getting a shot.
“There’s other ways of approaching it. United must discover a manner reasonably than pondering they’re simply going to take management of video games, they’ve received to stun the opposing crowd and maintain your foot on their necks so to talk.”
United boss Ten Hag mentioned himself post-match: “Nothing modified, solely we may have made it simpler. We'd like three wins. Every thing is in our arms, now we have to imagine. It isn't about Liverpool, it is about us. If we deliver our requirements we are going to win video games. We do not look to others we glance to ourselves.”