From Zidane to Southgate - The 13 managers linked with replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

The business end of the season is approaching for Manchester United and their only chance of ending the year with a piece of silverware is winning the FA Cup.

United crashed out of the Champions League and Carabao Cup before Christmas, and the first half of the season produced some awful results and disappointing performances. The calendar year of 2024 has been kinder to United and momentum was built throughout January and February, but that positive run of results was brought to an end after a defeat against Fulham at Old Trafford and a 3-1 loss in the Manchester derby followed shortly after.

In between those setbacks, United progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup thanks to a win against Nottingham Forest and the season could be salvaged if they lift that trophy. United are 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and the pressure is mounting on Erik ten Hag.

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But he could argue this season has been an improvement if his side win the FA Cup, which is a more desirable trophy than the Carabao Cup, and qualifies for the Champions League. Regardless, Ten Hag faces an uncertain future following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a minority stake at the club, which has seen him gain control over football operations.

There is a feeling a managerial change could happen at the end of the season and the bookmakers have compiled a list of names of coaches who could become Ten Hag's successor. Using odds from Betfair, the list of managerial candidates to replace Ten Hag can be found below.

Graham Potter o dds: 7/2

While Graham Potter is the bookies' favourite, he is far from the preferred choice for a