Manchester United’s decision-makers have reached a verdict on Erik ten Hag following the team’s disappointing start to the season.
Manchester United's season took a further downturn as they suffered a significant defeat to rivals Manchester City at their own home.
Manchester United’s season took a further downturn as they suffered a significant defeat to rivals Manchester City at their own home.
The 3-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford, which could have been even more decisive, highlighted the dominance of the reigning Premier League champions in the second half of the match.
As a result, Manchester United currently sits in the eighth position in the league standings after completing 10 matches, securing five wins and enduring five losses.
They find themselves already 11 points behind the top spot and eight points adrift of a top-four finish.
The recent struggles have increased pressure on Erik ten Hag. However, according to ESPN’s Rob Dawson, the higher-ups at Manchester United still maintain their confidence in the Dutch coach’s ability to reverse the team’s fortunes.
Nonetheless, they acknowledge that a significant improvement in form is necessary if they are to secure a top-four finish this season.
🚨 Manchester United’s hierarchy still have faith that Erik ten Hag can turn things around, although there is an acceptance that form will need to improve drastically if they are to finish in the top four this season.
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Achieving a top-four finish in the current season appears highly improbable for Manchester United, considering their underwhelming start compared to the four teams already occupying those positions.
Even in the matches that Erik ten Hag’s team has managed to win, they’ve encountered difficulties, and there are concerns surrounding their performance in European competitions as well.
The accomplishments of the previous season and the substantial injury concerns that have affected Manchester United should provide some leeway for the former Ajax manager.
Nevertheless, it’s important to note that circumstances can evolve rapidly at clubs like United.
