Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed optimism about his side's chances of finishing in the top four in the Premier League this season. The Red Devils beat Luton Town 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday 11 November. Victor Lindelof scored in the 59th minute to secure a fourth victory in the last five league games for United.

With this victory, they moved up to sixth in the table with three points, behind fourth-placed Liverpool with one game in hand. Following the win over Luton, Erik ten Hag commented on Manchester United's chances of finishing in the top four by saying (via Mirror) "Despite all the failures, we are still in a position near the top four.

And when we start playing well, the team is set for a few months, the other team will get their defeat and drop the points.

He added: "We have won four of our last five league games and if you see any problems All we have, we are in a good location. Overall, Manchester United have been weak this season but have managed poorly in recent times. They have won nine of their 18 matches in all competitions, losing nine more.