Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen has talked about the major difference in the team's performance in the two matches against Brentford and Liverpool.

The former Borussia Dortmund winger had Ronaldo on his feet as he scored a glorious goal in front of the home fans. Rashford had a moment of his own as he scored a powerful winner and it all ended in United’s favour. He could be another gem that is waiting to take the league by storm. Lisandro Martinez paired with Raphael Varane and they didn’t put a wrong step in the entire game. However, Klopp will be concerned as his team looks short. Darwin Nunez’s red card last week has further damaged his plans. Erik ten Hag was able to ignite the fire within his players to dominate the opposition on all fronts. “I think our intensity compared to the Brentford game [was the biggest difference]. But it was a very different scenario against Brentford a week ago. The young full-back was a nuisance down the flank as he marked the attackers so well and made excellent use of his pace. Obviously, we made a few mistakes against them that gave them the advantage and, today, we started on the front foot and were the better team in the first half.” A lack of character and togetherness in the group was clear to be seen.

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"I think on the ball, the team could have done better than we did today, but in general, the intensity, getting on the level and playing to punish them how they play [was great]. A lad that will back himself to get his side out of a bind and make telling contributions. Some fans likened Eriksen to Juan Mata when he was signed, over the summer, but that undersells what the Dane can deliver. Eriksen drew a fine finger-tip save from Alisson, early on, and linked up with Malacia for Sancho's opener, but his willingness to demand the ball and get his team moving again was what stood out against Liverpool. Against Liverpool, Christian Eriksen was the man that made everything tick for United. The Brazilian has arrived from Real Madrid, and de Jong may follow, but Scott McTominay was brought back in for Monday night's crucial encounter with Liverpool.

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Christian Eriksen has praised his teammates for playing with an improved intensity during the club's 2-1 win over Liverpo.

"This has been about coming together and getting back to the basics. [Harry Maguire](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/harry-maguire/) and [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/cristiano-ronaldo/). [Ten Hag ruled out a move](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19590631/ten-hag-rules-out-maguire-ronaldo-exit-man-utd/) for both Ronaldo and Maguire. [blocked the defender](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19574808/chelsea-man-utd-harry-maguire-transfer-bid/) from an exit. [Chelsea contacted Man Utd to enquire](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19564588/harry-maguire-chelsea-man-utd-transfer/) about the availability of Maguire last week. [hinted that he could drop Maguire](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19537525/erik-ten-hag-maguire-liverpool/) to trial a centre-back partnership of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [Fred](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/fred/) was replaced with [Scott McTominay](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/scott-mctominay/) while [Luke Shaw](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/luke-shaw/) made way for new signing [Tyrell Malacia](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/tyrell-malacia/). [Eriksen](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/christian-eriksen/) was quick to applaud his teammates for the victory. [Erik ten Hag's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/) squad were able to turn things around on Monday to earn a shock victory over bitter rivals [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) at Old Trafford. "It's great to play with players who want to play football and run." [The Red Devils](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) were heavily criticised for their lacklustre performance against [Brentford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225644/brentford/) two weeks ago which saw them suffer a humiliating 4-0 defeat. Eriksen says ‘it’s great to play with players who want to run’ after Ten Hag axes Ronaldo and Maguire for Liverpool

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. I think on the ball, the team could have done better than we did today, but in general “Hopefully this gives us a big boost towards the next games,” Eriksen told MUTV. When playing Liverpool, United was by much the superior team, and their great intensity helped them to take control of the game. After beginning the new season with two painful losses, Erik ten Hag was given a baptism of fire in the Premier League.