Erik ten Hag will be dismissed as Manchester United boss following the FA Cup final (Picture: Getty)Mauricio Pochettino has been installed as the bookmakers’ favourite to become the next Manchester United manager, with the club deciding to axe Erik ten Hag after this weekend’s FA Cup final. Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday evening that Pochettino had left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after just one season in charge of the club. Pochettino, who appeared on the verge of becoming United manager in both 2018 and 2022, is the man the bookmakers fancy to replace Ten Hag, with Betfair making the Argentine the 6/5 favourite to take over the reins. Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: ‘Mauricio Pochettino is the 6/5 favourite to be the next Man United manager amid reports Erik ten Hag will be sacked after the FA Cup final on Saturday regardless of the outcome. MORE : Paul Merson ‘wouldn’t be shocked’ if one manager replaced Erik ten Hag at Manchester UnitedMORE : Pep Guardiola ‘completely agrees’ with Erik ten Hag excuse for Manchester United formMORE : £50,000,000 Arsenal star will leave the club during summer transfer window

Source: Metro May 24, 2024 17:06 UTC