Manchester United are currently eighth in the Premier League table, some 11 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur after just 10 matches.
The Reds are closer to 18th-placed Luton Town than Spurs at the summit, with five wins and five losses picked up so far. Erik ten Hag has been criticised heavily of late.
The Dutchman is under fire at Old Trafford and he was recently forced to describe himself as a 'fighter' who is trying to improve things in M16. “I’m confident I can do it, but at this moment we are in a bad place,” he said. “I take responsibility — but I see it as a challenge.
I have to stick together with my players and fight together." MEN Sport understands Ten Hag's position is under no immediate threat, but his team has definitely regressed this term. READ MORE: United get team news boost vs Fulham as Erik ten Hag gives update READ MORE: Erik ten Hag explains Ajax quote about United style United spent not far short of £200million on reinforcements over the course of the summer transfer window.