Grim viewing
Just three wins in the league this season, with one of those coming against 20th-place Southampton.
It was coming
The fact of the matter is; this shouldn’t have been a surprise to Manchester United fans or Erik Ten Hag.
Although the former Ajax man started well, winning a Carabao Cup and securing a Champions League spot in his first season, the club have dithered ever since.
United finished eighth last season, their lowest ever league position, and even their FA Cup win over Manchester City looks to have papered over the cracks.
The club are languishing in 14th after nine games this season. New owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS Group have ultimately decided that enough was enough.
With a goal difference of -3, having picked up just three points from three games in Europe, they decided it was time for a change.
Results this season
They simply haven’t been good enough this season.
- Man Utd 1-0 Fulham – W
- Brighton 2-1 Man Utd – L
- Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool – L
- Southampton 0-3 Man Utd – W
- Man Utd 7-0 Barnsley – W
- Palace 0-0 Man Utd – D
- Man Utd 1-1 Twente – D
- Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham – L
- Man Utd 3-3 Porto – D
- Villa 0-0 Man Utd – D
- Man Utd 2-1 Brentford – W
- Fenerbahce 1-1 Man Utd – D
- West Ham 2-1 Man Utd – L
Ruud awakening
Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge as manager on an interim basis.
The former Red Devils striker only came in as Ten Hag’s assistant at the beginning of this season.
And already he finds himself in one of the biggest jobs in football.
Man Utd statement
“Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” a statement from the club read.
“Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.”
Ten Hag SACKED
Erik Ten Hag has been SACKED by Manchester United.
The Dutchman has been under pressure all season after a poor start to their domestic and European campaigns.
On Sunday, United were beaten 2-1 away by West Ham after a dubious late penalty was awarded to the Hammers by VAR.
And United have won just three of their nine league games this season, losing four and drawing two.
Those include 3-0 home defeats to both Liverpool and Tottenham.
They’ve also failed to win any of their games in the Europa League.
