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I'll knock the big two off their perch! Erik ten Hag vows to end Manchester City and Liverpool's domination of the Premier League as the new Man United boss sets his sights on breaking the stranglehold of their two biggest rivals

Erik Ten Hag has vowed to end Manchester City and Liverpool's domination of English football after officially taking over as Manchester United manager.

The 52-year-old former Ajax boss was unveiled at Old Trafford and immediately set his sights on breaking the stranglehold of United's two greatest rivals.

Asked if that was possible while Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp remain in charge, Ten Hag said: 'I think so, yeah. Liverpool and Manchester City play fantastic football, but you will always see an era come to an end — I am looking forward to a battle with them.