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Erik ten Hag is showing the same fiery discipline as Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, claims former Red Devil Mark Hughes - as he hails the Dutchman for 'steadying the ship' at Old Trafford ahead of Newcastle clash

Former Manchester United title-winner Mark Hughes believes Erik ten Hag is the best man to lead the club back to the glory days and has compared his attitude and man-management style to legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Hughes, now manager of League Two side Bradford, lauded his former club's turnaround so far under Ten Hag who has already clinched the League Cup title and lead United to an FA Cup semi-final and third in the Premier League.

The Dutchman in the dugout has transformed what was a downtrodden and embarrassed Man United last season into a team brimming with confidence and playing a brand of football that has seen a feel-good factor return to Old Trafford.