I think Ten Hag also wants that where he wants a positive result where Manchester United can win the trophy for the EPL it's just that with the situation they always receive the same at the beginning of the season (internal player problems even in these 2 seasons player and coach quarrels always occur) then it is very difficult to make them consistent at the beginning because of the lack of chemistry between players and coaches.
Although in the end towards the end of the season Ten Hag was always able to make a breakthrough where his position remained in the top 4 but indeed his achievements only got there no more.
In addition, some clubs now such as Liverpool, Manchester City and even Arsenal are still above them so this is also still very difficult to be used as momentum because in fact Manchester United are still below them in terms of performance.