Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has launched a bizarre criticism of Ruud van Nistelrooy as Manchester United pressure mounts.
United slipped to a third Premier League defeat of the season, leaving them in the bottom half of the table and six points off the Champions League places with just one outing left before the international break.
Erik ten Hag is facing pressure over his role as head coach, but the MEN understands that chiefs at Old Trafford are set to stick with the Dutchman as he faces a defining period.
Van Nistelrooy, who arrived on Ten Hag's backroom staff in the summer, has emerged as a bookmakers candidate to replace the former Ajax boss. ALSO READ: Manchester United set to stick with Erik ten Hag this week as he's pictured arriving at Carrington ALSO READ: Ineos have launched new United project but face PR disaster to make it work However, speaking on talkSPORT, former Arsenal foe, Keown, has taken aim at the role of the 38-year-old.