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Tom Blow

Erik ten Hag makes promise to Man Utd fans and encouraging comparison in first interview

Erik ten Hag has promised to turn Manchester United into a "fighting machine" during his first interview as manager.

The Dutchman, 52, officially became the club's new boss on Monday and is hoping to turn their fortunes around. United could only finish sixth in the Premier League this season, recording their lowest points tally (58) since 1989-90 and finishing 35 points behind champions Manchester City. They also failed to win a trophy for the fifth consecutive year.

Despite this, Ten Hag is confident United can compete next season. He left Ajax to take the Old Trafford job, winning six trophies - including three Eredivisie titles - and reaching a Champions League semi-final during his four-and-a-half-year spell in the Netherlands.

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