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Ricky Charlesworth

Why a former Manchester United midfielder says Erik ten Hag reminds him of Sir Alex Ferguson

Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe says Erik ten Hag has similar traits to that of legendary former Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Dutchman is in the embryonic stages of his time in the United hot seat but after a shaky start his side have put together four successive Premier League wins.

The biggest test of his regime so far comes on Sunday with a trip to face champions Manchester City. Sharpe, who won three league titles in eight years at the club, sees similarities between the club's greatest boss of all time and the current incumbent.

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