Erik ten Hag's opening year-and-a-half at Manchester United could have gone a lot more smoothly than it has. For United supporters, it must be difficult not to get yourself down when it appears each month throws up another controversy between a player and manager.
The first and most high-profile instance of this happening came in November 2022 when Cristiano Ronaldo took it upon himself to air his grievances to Piers Morgan in front of TV cameras.
It was a major first test for Ten Hag's strength in his position and he passed with flying colours cutting ties with Ronaldo soon after the full interview went live.
In the months which have followed, we have seen the Dutchman continue to lay down the law. ALSO READ: Ten Hag breaks silence on Sancho and Antony ALSO READ: Sancho open to leaving United These range from the relatively minor disciplinary issue for Marcus Rashford after he was late for a team meeting to what we are currently seeing unfold with Jadon Sancho.