Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused the media of “creating stories and fairytales” concerning his future at the club.
The United boss has been under pressure this season following a disappointing start to the campaign which has seen them win just two of their opening seven Premier League games.
But asked about the noise around the club, ten Hag lashed out at journalists and the media, saying: “The noises came from the media, some of you, not all of you. Some of you are coming up with stories, creating stories, creating fairytales, bringing a noise, bringing lies.
“I know we are all on one page at this club. I’ve said this before the break to some journalists who probably didn’t believe me as I saw the reports. Internally at the club it’s quiet.
“Of course we are discussing the position we are in and we’re unhappy with that. We have to turn the corner and that’s the strategy to turn this corner. We are quiet and composed, stick to the plan and are convinced we will turn the corner.
“We face challenges in football, sometimes it goes up or down. I’m sure we will make this a success as we did the last two seasons.
“Underneath I see good things, good patterns and good stats – that confirms we are in a good direction but the ranking is not lying. We are where we are and that’s not good enough.”
United take on Brentford at home on Saturday looking to turn their form around.
