Despite the swirling rumors and a disappointing 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace, Manchester United is standing by Erik ten Hag, at least until the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
The defeat marked their 13th of the season, setting an unwanted new record and leaving them just shy of their lowest Premier League points total from the 2021-22 season.
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The upcoming final on May 25th at Wembley offers a chance for redemption, mirroring last year’s final where City edged out a 2-1 victory.
Amidst the team’s troubling performance, voices like Paul Scholes and Michael Owen have suggested considering assistant coach Steve McClaren as a replacement.
However, since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team, led by Sir Dave Brailsford, took over, ten Hag hasn’t received concrete assurances about his future at Old Trafford.
The Telegraph reports that no immediate managerial change is planned before the cup final.
The squad’s belief in ten Hag’s impending departure has grown, especially after Antony, Mason Mount, and Andre Onana were spotted in a seemingly serious conversation post-defeat.
This image has fueled speculation among former professionals like Jamie Carragher and Scholes, who find the optics unfavorable for ten Hag.
With only three league matches remaining against Arsenal, Newcastle United, and a final journey to Brighton, United’s aspirations for a top-four finish have faded.
Now in eighth place, they risk missing out on European football next season, with Newcastle and Chelsea surpassing them. Their last hope for European action hinges on a victory over City in the looming FA Cup final.
