Erik ten Hag forgot to mention Premier League leaders Arsenal when listing the depth of the competition Manchester United face.
The Gunners sit top of the Premier League during the break for the World Cup, five points clear of defending champions Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side have been exceptional, winning 12 of their 14 league matches, with their one defeat coming at Old Trafford against United in September.
That 3-1 win for Ten Hag’s side may go some way to explaining why the Dutchman did not think of them when assessing the increased competition in the Premier League. Speaking to reporters while discussing the Glazer family’s attempts to sell United, Ten Hag explained why investment was so important.