A “stunning update” has surfaced revealing that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was at risk of being “definitely sacked” if the performance against Brentford is not satisfactory as his replacement is already confirmed.

Reports have suggested that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was on the brink of being “definitely sacked” by Sir Jim Ratcliffe if the team had lost to Aston Villa.

United’s poor start to the 2024/25 season, with just two wins from seven Premier League games and two Europa League draws, put Ten Hag under significant pressure.

Ahead of the match against Villa, United were considered underdogs, but the game ended in a lackluster goalless draw.

Following this, Ratcliffe and other club executives held a meeting in London, where Ten Hag’s future was discussed, but no decision on his dismissal was announced. The manager is reportedly expected to stay in charge for the upcoming match against Brentford.

Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness revealed that Ten Hag was indeed at risk of being sacked if United had failed to beat Villa, suggesting that the club’s leadership had initially planned to dismiss him but later reconsidered.