Gary Neville – Erik ten Hag has transformed Man Utd from whiners to winners | Football News

“From whiners to winners” – that’s how Gary Neville described Manchester United’s transformation under Erik ten Hag after their Carabao Cup final win.

United ended their six-year trophy drought as they beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday.

Neville said at full-time: “It’s about one man that has transformed a team from whiners into winners – what a job Erik ten Hag has done.

“Players are out there that shouldn’t have played for Manchester United again but they are performing at a high level. They have a spirit and a fight. There is a real chance of winning trophies beyond this. He makes good decisions in matches – his subs were critical in making sure they saw this game out. It’s been a brilliant last few months.”

Neville added: “At the end of last season, some of those players were part of a team labelled a disgrace by me and other Man Utd fans. It was horrible to watch. They were divided.

“The turnaround is transformational. It’s unbelievable what Erik ten Hag has done.

“From 2003 and 2006, we didn’t win a trophy and you feel like you’re never going to win a league again, or you’re not going to be up there again.

“This trophy was the catalyst for feeling confident and putting belief into the squad.

“This squad will be dangerous with a medal around their neck because you like to think Erik ten Hag is going to improve them again in the next 12 to 18 months.

“They’re not close to Arsenal or Man City, that’s clear, but where they are and what they’re doing is something I never would have imagined six months ago.”

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What’s next?

Manchester United now turn their attentions to the FA Cup, with West Ham visiting Old Trafford on Wednesday; kick-off 7.45pm. Erik ten Hag’s side then face another huge match on Sunday when they take on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 4.30pm.

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Newcastle’s next game is at champions Manchester City on Saturday; kick-off 12.30pm. Eddie Howe’s side then host Wolves on Sunday March 12, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 4.30pm.