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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Stephen Killen

Erik ten Hag makes Ajax 'demand' in a bid to ignore Manchester United hysteria

Erik ten Hag has claimed his Ajax players have retained their focus despite the hysteria surrounding his appointment as Manchester United manager.

The 52-year-old was recently announced as the next permanent boss to take up the Old Trafford hot seat. Despite this, Ten Hag still has an objective to achieve with Ajax as they look to retain their Eredivisie crown.

His future club and current side have had contrasting seasons as United's hopes of even finishing in the top four appear to be over. Meanwhile, Ajax's 3-0 win over PEC Zwolle moved them seven points clear at the top of the table ahead of PSV Eindhoven's clash on Sunday.

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