Manchester United are gaining more pressure ahead of their FA Cup game against Newport County, who are 14th from League Two. Man United seems to concentrate on this game since it might be the only path leading the Red Devils to a trophy this season. Man United manager Erik Ten Hag has to motivate his players to compete for the FA Cup and get a Champions League spot in the Premier League.
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Man United's previous five games show the inconsistent results they have been getting this season. They lost two Premier League games, drew one and won one. Man United lost to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest away from home. United drew to Spurs and defeated Aston Villa at home. United did beat Wigan 2-0 in the FA Cup to advance to the 4th round of the competition.
United will now 8th in the Premier League with 32 points. They suffered nine losses and two draws and won 10 games in the league this season. They are 11 points behind 4th spot, which Aston Villa is currently placed at. Their FA Cup opponents, Newport County, are from League Two, and the 4th round game will be played in the Rodney Parade stadium. With a Champions League spot being a big task in itself, Man United will look to beat Newport to continue their journey in the FA Cup. Last season, Ten Hag led his team to an EFL Cup trophy and reached the FA Cup final but lost to local rivals Manchester City in the final.
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Man United players are growing frustrated by Ten Hag tactics in training
Manchester United players are getting tired of Erik Ten Hag's tactics in training because they are repetitive. Many close sources report to the club that players find it hard to concentrate in tactical sessions that run nearly an hour. Some players still struggle to understand English and don't fully comprehend everything the Dutch manager demands from them. Man United needs to improve their form as the season approaches its crucial point of meeting the club's goals for the season.
