After a dominant but ultimately fruitless first half from United, Ince’s side remained in the game until Ten Hag's side hit three second-half goals in a 12-minute period – during which Andy Carroll was dismissed for the visitors - before Amadou Mbengue netted a consolation shortly afterwards.
The Reading boss received a warm reception from all corners of Old Trafford before kick-off, including from Erik, and Ince was full of praise for his managerial counterpart.
“I think under Ten Hag, in such a short space of time, he’s lifted the whole club,” Ince told reporters in his post-match press conference.