JAKARTA - Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of Erik ten Hag as the new manager. However, he asked his team to return to focus on facing Arsenal, Saturday 23 April.
David De Gea said, now all Manchester United players are relieved that the club has finally made a decision. He also warmly welcomed the presence of the Dutchman at Old Trafford starting next season.
"We know what he's doing for Ajax. He's almost reached the Champions League final, won titles and developed players, so I'm really excited," De Gea was quoted as saying by Manchester United's official website.
"I think he plays good football. I can't wait to work under him. Now let's focus on Arsenal and fight for the top four."
The Spanish goalkeeper asked Manchester United to focus on the match against Arsenal because he thought the match was like a final.
Manchester United do need three points in this match to maintain hope of appearing in the Champions League next season. If it fails, the door to the competition between the most prestigious clubs in Europe could be closing.
Manchester United is currently sixth in the Premier League standings with 54 points. They are four points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur who are in fourth position.
Arsenal are entrenched in fifth position standings have the same value with Tottenham. However, Mikel Arteta's team lost on goal difference.
"Now let's focus on Arsenal and fight for the top four. For us this game is a final," he said.
"We have to take the three points, if not, then the top four is over. Let's focus and win the game," continued the Manchester United goalkeeper.
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