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David McDonnell

Erik ten Hag responds to Pep Guardiola claiming Man Utd boss could have succeeded him

Erik ten Hag insists he made the right choice going to Manchester United – despite having been in the frame to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Ten Hag and Guardiola go head-to-head in the Manchester derby on Sunday, after the City boss had endorsed the Dutchman as his potential successor when he steps down.

That door has now closed with Ten Hag at United, but he said he has no regrets at taking on the challenge there, rather than waiting to succeed Guardiola - who is in the final year of his contract. Asked about Guardiola's claim that he could have followed him at City, Ten Hag said: “That’s a nice compliment, first.

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