Seven Manchester United players could play their final game for the club this weekend

It could feel like the end of an era for Manchester United when they face Man City this weekend.

Erik ten Hag is busy gearing his side up for their final battle of a gruelling season, and the stakes couldn't be higher as they look to prevent their noisy neighbours from making the loudest noise imaginable with another step towards the Treble.

United know they will need to be at their very best to have any chance of beating a side that finished 14 points ahead of them in the Premier League this season, and for a certain set of players, it could be their closing act representing the club.

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Ten Hag has already achieved his main goals of qualifying for the Champions League and winning a trophy during his debut campaign, but there is no ignoring the fact this weekend's match could be the one that defines the overall success of the season.

No matter what happens, Ten Hag deserves praise for raising standards and expectations so quickly in such a short space of time, an achievement made even more impressive given the circumstances he has had to work under.

It is important to remember the United manager is still less than a year into the job, and his first campaign was always going to be one of transition and transformation as he looks to shape the squad in his vision.

Ten Hag still needs a few more transfer windows before he has a set of players truly aligned with his ambitions for the club, and that could become a lot clearer after this weekend, when a number of them could bid farewell to the United fans.

It is set to be another summer of change at Old Trafford, but the club are well aware that their transfer budget will have to be reinforced by player sales if they