Everything said about Erik ten Hag Man United future as Ineos get sack decision deadline

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is a man under severe pressure heading into Sunday's clash at Aston Villa.

The former Ajax boss has overseen a poor start to the season for United who currently sit 13th in the Premier League and are yet to win a match in Europe. It follows last season's disappointing eighth-placed finish - United's lowest since 1990.

Ten Hag was backed by Ineos, who run football operations at Old Trafford, but the Dutchman had to wait on his future to be decided with the club's hierarchy speaking to potential replacements before choosing to stick with him this summer. However, that backing will be severely tested if the Reds lose at Villa this weekend.

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It's set to be a nervous few days for Ten Hag who could be taking charge of United for the final time this weekend. Below is the latest on his future...

The Manchester Evening News understands that United had been planning to stick with Ten Hag for now in the wake of last weekend's defeat to Tottenham. United's defeat to Spurs means that they have won just twice in the Premier League so far this season.

Ten Hag will also be aware that the upcoming international break could present an opportunity for United's hierarchy to make a change. The Reds will return to action at home to Brentford on October 19 after Sunday's tough trip to Villa.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told BBC Sport on Friday that a decision over Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford is "not my call." The Ineos founder co-owns United but leaves the day-to-day running of their football