Erik ten Hag must pass his first Sir Jim Ratcliffe test at Manchester United

06.01.2024 - 08:07 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester United have won 18 of their 19 meetings with Wigan. Since their sole defeat to the Latics in 2012 they have an aggregate score of 14-0 in four meetings.

Yet Monday's trip to the DW Stadium is being undertaken with a sense of trepidation. There is a fear the Reds could be ripe for a giant killing while there are wider issues at play.

Erik ten Hag's misfiring side are under the microscope just now following a dismal season to date. Out of Europe and the Carabao Cup before Christmas, the FA Cup is their last realistic chance of silverware. READ MORE: United have ignored Ratcliffe mantra but Ineos plan hints at transfer redemption READ MORE: Ten Hag has now received public backing from Ratcliffe with United decision That has heaped the pressure on the manager and his squad, while the January transfer window means the whiff of signings and sales is also in the air.

Add in several players being woefully short of form and a lengthy injury list and there is plenty to concern United fans. And that is before we get to Ineos.

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