Ten Hag demands more from United players despite win over Everton

Scott McTominay scored his first goal of the season nine minutes before half-time and Anthony Martial came off the bench to seal all three points in the second half for Manchester United on Saturday.

Thanks to Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford whose efforts between sticks had helped his side concede less despite United’s onslaught.

Despite the 2-0 win, Ten Hag is keen to see his side becoming more ruthless and clinical upfront.

For the rest of the season, the Red devils major targets are Europa league and FA Cup and a top-four finish.

Ten Hag told BBC’s Match of the Day: “We have to be more clinical and more ruthless and this game has to be finished by half-time, and we didn’t.

“But it is still a very good performance, and it is still a big compliment to the team.”

Ten Hag praised midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who was so influential in the middle of the park, creating six chances.

He said of the Portugal international: “I think he was brilliant. He has played brilliant in a deeper role, and even last week against Newcastle he played very well, and today he was brilliant.

“He was definitely the best player on the pitch”

The victory however sees United leapfrogging Newcastle United into third place in the table ahead of the Magpies’ trip to Brentford