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Jamie Carragher launches surprise Erik ten Hag defence as Man United's real issue is pointed out

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Jamie Carragher believes it will be difficult for Erik ten Hag to see out the season at Manchester United - but insists he has sympathy for the Dutchman after he was "hung out to dry" by the club's owners.

Sunday's goalless draw against Aston Villa resigned United to their worst start to a Premier League season after they tallied just seven points from eight games and suffered heavy home defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

The club's poor start to the new season comes just months after Ten Hag oversaw United's worst-ever Premier League campaign as they limped to an eighth-place finish, eight points off the Champions League places. READ MORE: United considering Tuchel as potential replacement for Ten Hag READ MORE: Tuchel's Old Trafford appearances prove he would be an upgrade on Ten Hag And even after masterminding a shock 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup back in May, Ten Hag was expected to lose his job at Old Trafford as the club's owners reportedly held talks with several potential successors.

However, Carragher believes the writing is on the wall for Ten Hag as he predicted United to sack the Dutchman in the months ahead. "I think he'll find it tough to come out of the next international break still as manager.

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