Mission accomplished for Erik ten Hag. Well, almost. One more point from their final two games against Chelsea and Fulham will be enough to confirm Manchester United’s place in the top four and Champions League qualification for next season after Casemiro’s instinctive overhead kick was enough to secure a vital victory.
That their third away win of 2023 was achieved in the absence of their top-scorer, Marcus Rashford, was particularly satisfying for their delighted Dutch manager, who watched his side dominate possession without ever looking fully secure after taking an early lead.
