Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned his players that they will have to "suffer" in their efforts to achieve success this season.
The Dutchman made the admission after watching his team pick up their first victory of the season against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Goals either side of the half-time interval from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford inspired the Reds to a 2-1 win.
It was the best performance that United have produced in months, ensuring that the gaping wounds that were created by the 4-0 defeat to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium a little over a week ago have started to heel. Ten Hag's decision to make four changes to his starting line-up, all of which were bold and brave, paid dividends.
