Tommy Martin: Premier League's centre of gravity has shifted upstairs

The main area of responsibility left with Premier League managers is being the scapegoat when things go wrong.

HIERARCHY: Manchester United's Dan Ashworth embraces Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (right) after the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

AMONG the more interesting storylines in this new Premier League season will be how one of the traditional giants from the north-west of England fare with their new Dutch manager and a refreshed operation behind the scenes.

Yes, this Erik Ten Hag fellow that the new Ineos guys have brought in sure does have a big job on his hands at Manchester United. What’s that? He’s already been in charge for two years? Really?