Erik ten Hag admits he did not expect Manchester United to climb up the Premier League table as quickly as they have this season.
United ended a demoralising 2021-22 campaign trophyless and in sixth in the league but they are currently third and well poised to qualify for the Champions League through a top four finish.
A probable return to the competition, as well as the end of the club's trophy drought with the League Cup victory last month, would fuel optimism of a championship challenge among supporters next term.
