Sir Jim Ratcliffe is facing a problem the Glazers have never had at Manchester United

Following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, Manchester United have a maximum of eight games left this season.

For Erik ten Hag, they could well amount to his final eight games as United manager. The weekend's stalemate at the Vitality Stadium was another mark against his chances of keeping his job beyond the end of this season.

As a result of Aston Villa's 2-0 win at Arsenal on Sunday, United are now 13 points shy of the top four with just 18 points to play for. The Champions League theme tune will almost certainly not be played by the Old Trafford compere next season.

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With United's Premier League campaign now in danger of petering out, there is also a danger the Europa League theme tune will not be played, either. The Reds have won just one of their last seven Premier League games and are winless in four.

Though Ten Hag still has a chance of winning a second trophy in as many seasons at Old Trafford, it is becoming increasingly hard to argue against Sir Jim Ratcliffe not making a change in the dugout. Ratcliffe, who secured minority ownership in February, has wasted no time in making sweeping changes in the boardroom, meaning it would be no surprise to see him make a change in the dugout.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News at the end of February, Ineos have already analysed potential replacements for Ten Hag. Based on what has happened since the March international break, you cannot blame them.

Since the pause, United have played four, lost one and drawn three. If they don't get their first post-international