It was one of those little moments that could well be quoted for years, if Manchester United develop as the manager expects. After finishing his celebratory press conference, a visibly thrilled Erik ten Hag walked off without the Carabao Cup, having first made such a proud show of putting it down in front of all the media. When it was pointed out to him he’d forgotten it, the Dutch coach laughed. “I can leave it, because we will have another one!”
Ten Hag was joking, but also serious, which someway reflects the firm but fair man management that has returned this great club to lifting silverware. It is also why such a statement of course isn’t arrogant. It’s where United should be.
