Van Nistelrooy, Xavi or Southgate – who could replace Ten Hag at Man Utd?

Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United after their poor start to the season.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the potential contenders for the post at Old Trafford.

The 48-year-old is a United great after scoring 150 goals in 219 appearances for the Red Devils.

He joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer after previous coaching posts with Holland and PSV Eindhoven.

Following the departure of Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy will take charge of United on an interim basis.

Xavi enjoyed an impressive spell with former club Barcelona, where he took charge for three years before leaving in May.

The 44-year-old was appointed in November 2021 and steered the side from ninth in LaLiga to runners-up that season.

They were crowned league champions during Xavi’s first full campaign in charge and won the 2023 Spanish Super Cup.

'The reaction is fantastic, the personality and the character is fantastic; so big credit to the team for that.'