- Man United defeated Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday
- Erik ten Hag then went to his favorite Italian restaurant to celebrate
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag treated himself to a celebratory meal at his favorite Italian restaurant on Sunday evening following his side’s dramatic FA Cup win against bitter rivals Liverpool.
United won a seven-goal thriller after twice falling behind, with Amad Diallo scoring the winner in the 121st minute to spark jubilant scenes at Old Trafford.
Amid the pandemonium, Ten Hag cut a relaxed figure on the sidelines as he somehow kept his emotions in check, but he was clearly elated about the victory as he headed to the stadium with his agent Kees Vos and other members of his team the Italian restaurant Piccolino in Cheshire. management team afterwards.
Ten Hag and co enjoyed a three-hour meal at Piccolino before leaving the restaurant around 11 p.m.
The group emerged in high spirits after a rollercoaster day that saw United book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals in one of the most enthralling matches in recent memory.
Man United boss Erik ten Hag went out for dinner at his favorite Italian restaurant with his agent and management team on Sunday evening
He enjoyed a three-hour meal and looked in good spirits just hours after his side beat Liverpool in the FA Cup
Ten Hag’s United recorded a dramatic victory on Sunday as they twice came from behind to beat Liverpool in the FA Cup
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Ten Hag has visited the Italian restaurant regularly during his two years in Manchester, having been pictured dining there after losing his first game in charge of the Red Devils against Brighton in April 2022.
He also went there earlier this season, opting out of Manchester City in the Champions League just days before the Manchester derby in October.
The restaurant is also popular with his team, with Casemiro and Diogo Dalot taking their partners there after a win over Aston Villa in the closing weeks of last season.
Ten Hag will hope the victory over Liverpool gives him some breathing space as he fights to keep his job following the arrival of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
It is believed Ratcliffe is assessing whether to keep the Dutchman at Old Trafford beyond this season after a disappointing campaign for the club.
The new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) would consider keeping Ten Hag after this season
The win over Liverpool may have given Ten Hag some breathing space as his team is still in the hunt for silverware this season
It currently looks like United will miss out on Champions League football as they sit sixth in the Premier League.
They were also dumped out of Europe before Christmas and have lost 16 games in all competitions.
But they now have another trip to Wembley to look forward to after facing Jurgen Klopp’s men.
They are expected to make the final after being drawn in the last four with Championship side Coventry City, with a clash against Manchester City or Chelsea awaiting them if they beat the Sky Blues.