The Dutchman saw plenty of positives in his side’s win over Sheffield United (Picture: Getty)

Erik ten Hag has hit back at criticism of Manchester United?s performance in their 4-2 victory over Sheffield United, though he has warned Andre Onana and others that they must eradicate mistakes from their game.

The Red Devils fell behind twice at Old Trafford on Wednesday night against the Premier League?s lowest-ranked team, with Jayden Bogle opening the scoring in the first half after being gifted possession by Onana.

Harry Maguire levelled the scores shortly before half-time only for Ben Brereton Diaz to capitalise on some poor defending to fire the visitors back ahead just minutes after the restart.

But United showed their class and made their dominance count after going behind for a second time, with Bruno Fernandes netting a brace before setting up Rasmus Hojlund late on.
New technical director Jason Wilcox was at Old Trafford for the first time to watch the frenetic game, in which the hosts racked up 25 shots, and Ten Hag was not happy with a question at his post-match press conference suggesting the former Southampton chief may not have liked what he saw.

Asked what Wilcox would have made of the match and a supposed lack of control from United in it, Ten Hag hit back: ?We were totally in control. I have seen a different game, sorry.

?I think we have two give-aways, we were twice behind, losing the game, so we talk about two negatives ? one focus, one indiscip...