The 16:30 BST kick-off pits the Dutchman against Ange Postecoglou in the dugout, with both sides playing in the Premier League after beginning our respective Europa League campaigns.
Erik was asked about the mentality of his side following Wednesday's 1-1 draw with FC Twente and fielded questions on a variety of topics at Carrington, as attention turns to domestic action once more.
From bettering the opposition's hunger to Bruno Fernandes's fitness, read the key quotes from part one of Ten Hag's media briefing below...
THE NEED TO BE CLINICAL
"Not scoring goals enough.