Facing off against a Liverpool side that hadn't lost a Premier League game this calendar year, Manchester United produced a tremendous performance to deservedly defeat the Reds 2-1 and end their rivals' streak.
Having started the season dreadfully with losses against Brighton and Brentford, the Red Devils finally gave their fans something to cheer about by putting in a display littered with upside at Old Trafford.
Starting off the match with plenty of intensity and aggression against Jurgen Klopp's men, who were also winless heading into the clash, United's early high pressing saw them immediately put their foes on the back foot while setting the tone for what was to follow.
Managing the game and the dangerous spaces superbly, it was admirable how United controlled their adversaries and made life difficult for Liverpool to break them down even if Salah grabbed an opportunistic goal 10 minutes from time.
"We can talk about technical but it’s all about attitude. Now you see we bring the attitude. There was communication, there was a fighting spirit and especially there was a team, and you can see what they can achieve. Because they can f****** play good football," a delighted Ten Hag gleamed after the triumph.
"I wanted a different approach to the Brentford game. This is why I am satisfied. We can play much better if we have more composure to make an extra pass. We have good players, but now we can be a team.”
“Of course we are happy, I know the rivalry against Liverpool, don’t just bring it against Liverpool, bring this organisation and intensity in every game. Tactically, you see where you can have weapons in the game."
Having clearly got his team fired up and prepared for this crunch battle, the challenge for Ten Hag will now be building on this magnificent result at the Theatre of Dreams, with him hoping this will be the catalyst to inject some life into their season.
Full of confidence and knowing they can achieve great things when on top of their game, United will quickly turn their attention to Southampton, who they play on Saturday, where they'll be looking to replicate this stirring showing and prove why they're a team to be feared under Ten Hag's tutelage.