Ten Hag once again emphasized the need for time following the missed victory against Burnley

Manchester United's head coach, Ten Hag, once again emphasized the need for time to build a successful team following the missed victory against Burnley (1:1).

“It’s unfair to compare this Man United team with the ones of the past. But even Man United team of 2004/05 they didn't play that great football, they were building. It takes time. Even players who were in that team forget they needed time to progress.

We put ourselves in a winning position and over long courses of the game we dominated. Only the second part of the first half where we conceded some chances, but the rest of the game was ours. We were in a winning position and we gave it away.

On the penalty? I can see that. It is a penalty. But, in the other box I have seen a minimum of three penalties. The refereeing is really inconsistent. If you take the penalty last week against Aaron Wan-Bissaka, why. Wasn't today? There was a minimum of one penalty against Garnacho.

Europa League qualification? That is the facts. It is not easy to get fourth when you're so far behind. We needed to win. The past few weeks we've got in winning positions and then given it away. The gap is too big in this phase of the season.

Under the guidance of Erik ten Hag, the team has accrued 54 points and currently occupies the sixth position. With a 12-point gap behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and four rounds remaining in the championship, the challenge for United is significant. On May 6th, the Manchester side will face Crystal Palace.