Erik ten Hag has one big chance to save Manchester United's season

Three down, one to go. Manchester United must face the realisation of having just a sole remaining chance to secure silverware this season.

Mathematically, they can still win the Premier League but that is nothing but a dream. Many had already condemned United to their Champions League exit before Bayern Munich arrived at Old Trafford in midweek.

The 1-0 defeat was dull, lifeless and drawn out, characterising the club as a whole since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. There was an air of inevitability when the final whistle blew and United’s humiliation was confirmed.

While the consequences were greater, it was not as brutal as the 3-0 hiding inflicted by Bournemouth days earlier. Or Newcastle United’s 3-0 demolition in the Carabao Cup, which thwarted another trophy opportunity.

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Or the defeat to Brighton. Or Crystal Palace. Or even, though expected, to Manchester City. All of those were gut-wrenching hammer blows, leaving wounds that cut far deeper for supporters than the Bayern exit.

Crashing out of the Champions League piled more pressure on Erik ten Hag but, given the behemoth of Bayern, was met with a mere shrug of the shoulders. Perhaps a symptom of the apathy which engulfs Old Trafford? But the Dutchman has one ace up his sleeve to save Man United’s season in the shape of the FA Cup.

A favourable third-round tie will see Ten Hag travel across Greater Manchester next month to take on Wigan Athletic. Fans might be concerned about a potential upset with the Latics sitting 14th in League One but United should, in all honesty, be in the fourth round.

While United face Wigan, a heavyweight clash