"Fifth position can also give a Champions League". Ten Hag commented on the defeat to City

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag commented on the defeat to Manchester City (1:3) in the 27th round of the Premier League.

"The players gave everything. We had two players on the pitch that were not 100 per cent - Jonny Evans and Marcus Rashford. As a team they gave everything. The performance is very good. Of course we are disappointed with the score.They fought in togetherness, but also the performance is good. On another day we could have won this game.

The plan went well. All the credit to City. The way we defended was good. The plan was a free role for Bruno, and to try to get players behind. Bruno is a very smart player.

Rashford foul before City goal? "It's debatable and there was contact - a defining moment in the game. You know in a full sprint when you get a little touch you lose the rhythm and that's what happened.

We've had one bad performance and that was last week [against Fulham]. From this year on, we've been progressing, we've been getting points back. There are many games to play and everyone can beat everyone. Number five can also be a position for Champions League so, as I say, we have to fight for it." said ten Hag for Sky Sports.

Manchester United currently occupies sixth position in the Premier League table, trailing the fourth spot by 11 points.