Manchester United might have new rival to beat for Erik ten Hag's rebuild to be successful

It has been five years since Manchester United last won a trophy and nearly a decade since they last won the Premier League. Something needed to change to turn the club's fortunes around.

To that end, there has been a major turnover of staff in United's backroom. Head Scout Jim Lawlor and Head of Global Scouting Marcel Bout both left the club earlier this month and now Director of Football Negotiations Matt Judge has also reportedly resigned from his role.

On the pitch, Erik ten Hag has been appointed as the next permanent manager of United and he will be tasked with instilling his philosophy upon the team. Given the team's struggles over the past decade, this will not be a quick process.

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Speaking to Sky Sports, Gary Neville spoke about Ten Hag's appointment and his expectations for the future under the Dutchman. He pleaded for patience but hoped that in the long term, United would be able to get back on track.

Neville said: "Honestly, I wouldn’t be putting too much pressure on Erik ten Hag in the first one or two years to win a trophy. It would be great if he did, and he would be overachieving in my opinion. [Now should be about getting the club] in the top four, re-establishing Manchester United in the Champions League, attract the players into the club that can play in the way he wants them to play.

“It took Jurgen Klopp three, four, five years to win a title, as great as a job he’s done. So I think it could be that type of job, I wouldn’t put pressure on Erik ten Hag to win a Premier League title, they’re a million miles away from that currently.

“I didn’t think they would win the Premier League this year,