As reported by the club’s official website, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag earned his place in the club’s history with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils have advanced remarkably in Ten Hag’s first season in command, and their win over Julen Lopetegui’s team gave them their 38th victory of the season.
Ten Hag has thus become the most successful manager for United in a first season. In the club’s history, he is the head coach with the most victories.
Jose Mourinho held the previous record with 37 victories. The Red Devils went on to win the Community Shield, League Cup, and Europa League during the 2016–17 season.
No other manager in the history of the team has earned more than 30 victories. The next most successful in this regard is David Moyes. The Scot won 27 games in the 2013–14 campaign.
United still have three more games to play along with the FA Cup final. The teams will square off once more for the Community Shield if they defeat Manchester City on June 3. Ten Hag will thus have the chance to finish his incredible season with 43 victories.
The Red Devils are presently four points clear of Liverpool in fifth place with 66 points after 35 games. They would require a minimum of six points to guarantee a top four finish.
However, Leicester City might make their work simpler. If Jurgen Klopp’s team is defeated by the Foxes on Monday, United can advance to the Champions League by defeating Bournemouth the following weekend.
Ten Hag will be hoping that their rivals lose the match as that he would be rest his star players before the eagerly anticipated FA Cup final against Pep Guardiola’s team at Wembley Stadium next month.
