Van Nistelrooy call, Inzaghi worry - Man United next manager verdict after Ten Hag sack decision

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is no stranger to pressure at Old Trafford - and there were fresh warning signs for him on Thursday night after a dramatic draw with FC Porto.

The Dutchman has seen rumours of him being sacked emerge at numerous stages with United's performances and results continuing to decline. United finished last season in eighth, their lowest top-flight ranking since 1990.

But Ten Hag clung on before being given a new contract - with May's FA Cup final win appearing to have played a key role in him staying. However, the former Ajax manager is under pressure once again amid United's poor start to this season, although The Manchester Evening News understands he's safe for now.

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But what will Thursday night's result have done to that stance? United were 2-0 up against FC Porto in the Europa League, but let that advantage slip and ended up drawing 3-3.

There was some fight shown, though, as 10-man United scored late on, through Harry Maguire. It came after Bruno Fernandes was sent-off for the second game running.

Several proposed managers have been linked with the United job - if Ten Hag does end up going. Among them are former Juventus manager Max Allegri and current Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has also been mooted as a possible successor, certainly on an interim basis. Below, our writers have their say on who might be best-placed to replace the Dutchman;

It's interesting that Inzaghi and Allegri are viewed as managers who have built teams which focus on defending. Is that the style