Erik ten Hag Manchester United verdict delivered as Ineos slammed

28.10.2024 - 21:09 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has delivered his verdict on Manchester United's decision to sack Erik ten Hag following their dismal start to the season.

United confirmed in a club statement on Monday morning that Ten Hag has been given his marching orders after Sunday's drab 2-1 defeat at West Ham.

They have won just four of their opening 13 matches across all competitions and sit 14th in the Premier League table on just 11 points from a possible 27.

A club statement read: "Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men's first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester 5-2 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday as Manchester City crashed out 2-1 to Tottenham. Arsenal and Liverpool were among the other sides to book their place in the last eight, but Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at Newcastle. A United legend as a player, Van Nistelrooy was thrust into the role of caretaker boss after the Red Devils sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday following a dreadful start to the season.

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