Erik ten Hag must spark upturn to keep Manchester United job after slump
Erik ten Hag is set to continue as Manchester United’s manager for Saturday’s trip to Fulham but must oversee an upturn in results to keep his job.
Although there is no desire among the executive to replace Ten Hag, who they have backed as the right man for the long term, there is an acceptance after eight defeats in the first 15 games of the season that the Dutchman needs to turn around this run of form, starting at Craven Cottage.
After Saturday’s 12.30pm kick-off, United go to Copenhagen for Wednesday’s fourth Champions League group match. Ten Hag’s side have taken three points from the opening three games but sit only point one behind Galatasaray, who are in the second qualifying berth.
United’s Carabao Cup 3-0 loss to Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday knocked the holders out and placed further pressure on Ten Hag. It followed Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League reverse to Manchester City at home and was the first time since October 1962 that United had lost by the scoreline in consecutive games at their ground.
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Ten Hag is contracted until summer 2025 on a salary close to £9m so to remove him could cost the club up to £15m.