Breaking News: Erik ten Hag has finally makes strange Arsenal analogy following Manchester United win over Liverpool

Erik ten Hag, the Dutch manager, recalled the contentious match earlier this season, when Manchester United lost 3-1 at Arsenal.

Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United

Erik ten Hag is still thinking about Manchester United’s September 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

The Gunners’ victory at the Emirates was aided by goals from Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Jesus. Marcus Rashford was United’s lone scorer. Their opponent manager was extremely upset and furious as a result of the outcome.

The Dutchman thought United should have received a penalty because he was dissatisfied with the officiating that day. At the time, Ten Hag stated: “Let’s start with the penalty that was awarded but was rejected; let’s not get booked for it; let’s then foul on [Rasmus] Hojlund in the penalty area—not even by the VAR—and let’s finish with the goal that was disallowed by [Alejandro] Garnacho.

“I believe it’s onside, but I think the angle is off. How can they allow the ultimate goal? Declan Rice’s shot on Jonny Evans was obviously foul; it’s a big one.”

Ten Hag was asked if United’s victory over their rivals in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday could be a turning point for his team. The Dutchman recalled the Gunners’ victory on September 3 in his response, even though the game was marred by contentious circumstances.

He said, “It could be [a turning point],” following United’s 4-3 victory over Liverpool. However, we have squandered a plethora of chances. Was it, for example, the fourth game of the season at Arsenal? Rasmus Hojlund’s foul should have resulted in a penalty for us.

Then, Garnacho scored for us, but it was disallowed. Then we give up a goal that ought to have been offside from the beginning. These kinds of times can be beneficial. Each team needs its big break during the season. It was never ours. However, now might be the right time.

At the end of the month, Arsenal will play again at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City in a crucial match. Gabriel had to be removed from the Brazil team prior to the match, dealing a serious injury blow to Mikel Arteta.

The Brazillian will now miss two international matches during the break: a match against England on Saturday, March 23, at Wembley, and a match against Spain on Tuesday, March 26 at the Santiago Bernabeu. It is unclear if the Brazilian will be ready to play against City.