The top five contenders to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, including two former Chelsea managers
Erik ten Hag is under massive pressure at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)
Despite Manchester United reaching their second successive FA Cup final under Erik ten Hag, the pressure is only mounting on the under-fire Dutchman.
Having coasted into a 3-0 lead against Coventry at Wembley, United flirted with a cup collapse of epic proportions, conceding three goals in the final 25 minutes as their Championship opposition took the game to extra-time.
United just about eked out a penalty shootout victory after Victor Torp?s late extra-time winner was ruled out for offside, but Ten Hag?s post-match demeanour suggested a man more concerned with fighting for his job than for his second piece of silverware at Wembley next month.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS set to review his position at the end of the season, the 54-year-old will undoubtedly face an uphill battle to convince the club that he is the man to front the club?s latest rebuild.
Should the Old Trafford hierarchy seek to look elsewhere in the summer, here are five candidates who could replace Ten Hag…
Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate’s contract runs out in December (Picture: Getty)
Current England boss Gareth Southgate may have his full focus on the upcoming Euros, but his performances so far as the national team boss have caught the eye of those now running operations at Old Trafford.
Southgate guided England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 as well as their first major final since 1966 with a ...
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