Erik ten Hag walks out of Manchester United press conference and refuses to answer question
The Dutchman objected to a question on where United will finish (Pictures: HaytersTV)
Erik ten Hag walked out of his post-match press conference following a question on whether Manchester United could be heading for their worst-ever Premier League finish.
The Red Devils are now winless in their last four league outings after being held to a 2-2 draw away at Bournemouth on Saturday evening, a result which leaves them in seventh place following Newcastle?s win over Tottenham.
It could have been even worse for United with the referee awarding a spot-kick to Andoni Iraola?s side deep into stoppage time, but after a long check from VAR it was decided that the offence happened just outside the box.
Rather than hunting down fourth spot and a place in the Champions League, United are now looking over their shoulder with West Ham and potentially even Chelsea capable of overtaking them.
If they finish in seventh, that would represent United?s joint-worst finish in Premier League history ? having also finished there in the 2013-14 season when David Moyes was in charge.
There is clearly the possibility that they could end up even lower, with Ten Hag potentially claiming the unwanted record outright, but the Dutchman recoiled at the suggestion at his post-match press conference and refused to answer the question.
Just as the press officer appeared to be wrapping up the conference, one journalist asked: ?Erik there?s a danger you could get caught in seventh place, and if you fall ...
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