The Dutchman's side battled for every ball and challenged for every header against Liverpool on Sunday, in a 0-0 draw that was anything but boring.
Following the game, which United could very well have won on another day, Ten Hag urged his side to use the performance on Merseyside as the standard to match in future fixtures.
"I am very proud of this team," he said in his post-match press conference.
"We should do this more often.
"For instance, Newcastle was also a tough game and we make one mistake and switch off and then it is a goal.