Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits close friends attempted to talk him out of taking the top job at Old Trafford - but the Dutchman told them he was ready to embrace the challenge.
Ten Hag headed to United from Ajax last summer after winning three Eredivisie titles in four and a half years with the Dutch giants.
He enjoyed a successful first season at United, too, but has encountered some tough challenges since the restart both on and off the pitch.
United, who won the Carabao Cup and finished third in the Premier League under his watch last term, got back to winning ways against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
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