Erik ten Hag has made clear his desire for control at Manchester United. Not only does the Dutchman want to re-establish managerial authority over player power, but he also wants control to be shown on the pitch.
United have been known as a 'moments' team in recent years. Rather than beating opponents by smothering them into submission as a result of pure dominance, they often relied on moments of magic, individual artistry, and overloading on the counter-attack to get things done.
It has often been consequentialism. The end has justified the means and as long as United won the three points then their approach was vindicated, even if there was clear room for improvement.
