Erik ten Hag has delivered a Christmas message to supporters, revealing his perfect football-related gift would be a ticket to a Manchester United game.
Ten Hag and his players returned to domestic action on Wednesday night following the World Cup with a win over Championship opponents Burnley in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Goals from Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford settled the scores at Old Trafford.
United resume their Premier League season against Nottingham Forest at the same venue on Tuesday night (8pm), with Wolves and Bournemouth to follow on December 31 and January 3 respectively. It marks a busy time for teams and managers.
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However, Ten Hag has taken time away from planning to send out some festive cheer to supporters at home and abroad. But what is the perfect Christmas present?
In an interview with MUFC media, he said: "A ticket to a great game! Manchester United must be involved."
Ten Hag added: ''I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Get energy in this period but, also, share it with your loved ones.
"Give each other a lot of love and go for a new year with a lot of health and a lovely and peaceful 2023."
After being appointed by United this summer, Ten Hag has accumulated 26 points from 14 games in the top flight, while he has also helped them progress in the Europa League and Carabao Cup. United are poised to take on Everton in his first FA Cup match on Friday, January 6.
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