Manchester United decide to sack Erik ten Hag regardless of Cup final outcome

Move is most significant made by Jim Ratcliffe and his allies

END OF THE ROAD: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. 

Manchester United have decided to sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Ten Hag, who joined the club two years ago, is set to depart after enduring a fraught campaign. United finished eighth in the Premier League, their lowest league finish since 1990, and their hopes of qualifying for Europe rest on them beating City at Wembley on Saturday.

A well-placed source said that even winning the Cup would not save Ten Hag. The decision to change manager will be the most significant move made by Jim Ratcliffe and his allies since Ineos took a minority stake and control of football operations.

United have identified Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Kieran McKenna, Graham Potter and Thomas Frank as potential replacements. Ten Hag won the Carabao Cup and finished third last season but he has been unable to build on his early work and many of his signings have not worked out.

United declined to comment after being approached by the Guardian.

Guardian