Erik ten Hag’s exit may be near but when will the Manchester United cycle stop?

Change is probably coming with Manchester United playing so badly, so often, but this is a club trapped in constant transition.

HELLO, GOODBYE? Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag arrives ahead of the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin, PA Wire.

Erik ten Hag arrived at Manchester United promising to inspire flowing, thrilling transition football. 

And, you have to say, mission accomplished. You only had to watch Crystal Palace pouring forward at speed on Monday night, or Sheffield United bombing up the pitch at Old Trafford a couple of weeks ago, or indeed Coventry City in the recent FA Cup semi-final.