The Red Devils were beaten 3-1 at Manchester City on Sunday, in no way a surprising result, but it represented the 11th defeat of the Premier League campaign for Ten Hag’s team. After an early exit from the Champions League, Ten Hag’s chances of rescuing this season appear to be resting on an FA Cup win, while a return to Champions League qualification would be very helpful but looks unlikely at this stage. ‘I would have expected this season, not to win the league no one expected Manchester United to win the league, but they didn’t expect them to be in sixth, so far off. ‘Just for example if they miss out on the Champions League and don’t win a trophy, or get to the FA Cup final or whatever. ‘That’s why the next few months, if he can win the FA Cup, get fifth, get into the Champions League then it looks different.

Source: Metro March 03, 2024 19:28 UTC