In the tumultuous world of English football, the spotlight perennially hovers over managers, and Erik ten Hag, at the helm of Manchester United, finds himself caught in the crossfire. Amidst the rollercoaster that is the 2023-24 season, where scrutiny abounds and pressure builds, it’s worth taking a step back. Beyond the recent hiccups, ten Hag’s impact becomes clearer when juxtaposed with some of the managerial greats of the Premier League. A dive into the statistics after his first 50 games reveals a narrative that might surprise a few skeptics and embolden those questioning the Dutch tactician’s tenure. So, let’s dissect the numbers and unravel the story behind ten Hag’s initial foray into the English football landscape.
Ten Hag First 50 games
Erik ten Hag orchestrated a noteworthy debut season, effectively quenching the club’s trophy thirst that lingered for six long years. So, picture this: Erik ten Hag, the man at the wheel for Manchester United, kicks off his managerial journey with a bang – a League Cup victory, smashing a six-year trophy dry spell. It’s like he waltzed in and whispered some magic into Old Trafford’s ears. Fast forward to the 2022-23 season, and there’s a spring in the step – top-four finish, a Premier League campaign on the upswing. in 2023/24 season mhas been a ixed bag, highs and lows, with narrow 1-0 wins over Brentford, Fulham Luton and 2-1 wins over Sheff Wed and Brentford It’s a wild ride, and ten Hag’s got the script in his hands. Let’s see how the next chapters unfold.
- Wins: 30
- Draws: 6
- Losses: 14
- Points: 96
- Goals Scored: 71
- Goals Conceded: 59
- Clean Sheets: 21
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola the man with the football Midas touch, raked in more points than a card shark in Vegas during his first 50 games. Now, before you think he’s got some secret sauce, here’s the kicker – he hit the jackpot in his second season at City, the 2017-18 campaign, where they were practically winning games in their sleep. Meanwhile, our man ten Hag, not too shabby either. Bagged a third-place finish in his debut season, and get this, City only pipped Arsenal by a measly three points in the 2022-23 showdown. So, yeah, Guardiola might have had a head start, but we’re holding our own in this wild Premier League race.
- Wins: 34
- Draws: 10
- Losses: 6
- Points: 112
- Goals Scored: 119
- Goals Conceded: 46
- Clean Sheets: 19
Jurgen Klopp
Ten Hag’s strutting around with a record that’s just a smidge better than Klopp’s after 50 games. But here’s where Klopp whips out the big guns – attacking like it’s going out of style. The man’s got 103 goals under his belt, and ten Hag’s trailing a bit with 71. It’s like Klopp’s the DJ dropping beats, and ten Hag’s got his own rhythm. Numbers don’t lie, but they do tell a heck of a story in this Premier League showdown.
- Wins: 26
- Draws: 14
- Losses: 10
- Points: 92
- Goals Scored: 103
- Goals Conceded: 63
- Clean Sheets: 14
Mikel Arteta
Arteta first 50 games had 17 losses. It’s like, “Mate, where’s the defence?” There’s this weird Arsenal pendulum swing happening. One season, it’s like a top-four dance party; the next, it’s mid-table blues. It’s like Arteta’s got this wild plan, and we’re all just trying to catch up. The ups? Well, there’s been some silverware vibes in there – FA Cup glory, anyone? But the downs, oh boy, they hit hard. It’s the Arsenal paradox – thrilling highs and confusing lows. Let’s see if Arteta’s got the magic to keep this Arsenal saga rolling or if it’s just another episode of the unpredictable Arsenal show.
- Wins: 21
- Draws: 12
- Losses: 17
- Points: 75
- Goals Scored: 72
- Goals Conceded: 56
- Clean Sheets: 15
Its easy to write and talk bad about someone when they are losing or down, but when you look at the bigger picture Ten Hag has done alright with all things considered Ronaldo, Maguire captain, Greenwood, Sancho and Antony situation. Dont forget the injuries too, to not have your first choices back four for a period of time, first choice centre backs, using Magurie and a 35 year old Johnny Evans.