Rio Ferdinand believes that victory in the Carabao Cup and a first trophy under Erik ten Hag will justify the Dutchman's work since arriving in the summer.
Manchester United face Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday in a bid to claim their first piece of silverware since 2017. The trip to London presents the end of a potentially season-defining February in which the Reds will have played eight times across four different competitions, including a European double-header against Barcelona.
The month has so far passed without defeat as United continue to cement their place in the top four. But upon being announced as the new manager last year, Ten Hag vowed to bring trophies back to M16 once again, and it is Sunday's fixture that presents his first chance to deliver.
