Erik ten Hag receives Man Utd sack warning after Man City loss

It appears that Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is facing scrutiny over his team’s performance, particularly their inability to compete with the top teams in the Premier League, as evidenced by their recent loss to Manchester City. Manchester United’s defeat has widened the gap between them and the top four teams, adding pressure on Ten Hag.

Manchester United’s part-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is associated with Ineos, has reportedly taken note of the team’s struggles under Ten Hag. There’s speculation about whether Ten Hag will continue as manager beyond the current season, especially since there haven’t been any discussions about extending his contract, which expires in 2022.

The loss against Manchester City has further fueled doubts about Ten Hag’s long-term suitability for the managerial position at Manchester United.

“Jim Ratcliffe will see that [the stats] and it’s just not good enough for a Manchester United team. He did it at Liverpool, now he’s done it at Man City. He gets away with it against the lesser teams but against the better sides he just gets found out.”

United had just 26 per cent possession at the Etihad and mustered three shots on goal, with Rashford’s opener the only shot on target. Despite that, Ten Hag insisted his side played well and that they were unfortunate to not take anything from the game.

“I think [it was a] good performance from our side,” he said post-match. “We went 1-0 up and [played] according to the plan. We had our moments after it as well, to go for a second one.

“I think we defended very well. But then [there were] two I will say defining moments where we almost make a breakthrough and we conceded the first goal and also the second goal after also a defining moment, when Garnacho is through on the break. So yeah, then you are disappointed. We have to accept it, but it is what it is. But still, I think we had the opportunity to at least get one point, but also a win was possible.”