Manchester United to Sack Erik ten Hag Regardless of FA Cup Outcome

Manchester United has decided to terminate Erik ten Hag’s contract, regardless of this weekend’s FA Cup outcome against Manchester City.

Saturday’s Wembley final was seen as United’s last chance for silverware this season and Ten Hag’s opportunity to win the support of the Old Trafford hierarchy.

Kieran McKenna is a leading contender to replace Ten Hag (Picture: Getty)

Despite reaching the FA Cup final, United has underperformed mainly in Ten Hag’s second season, finishing eighth in the Premier League, the worst league performance in 34 years. His side also lost more games than any other United team in the Premier League era and finished with a negative goal difference for the first time since 1990.

According to The Guardian, Ten Hag will be sacked even if Manchester United wins the FA Cup, meaning new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will appoint a new manager this summer.

The Premier League giants have identified Thomas Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, Mauricio Pochettino, and Graham Potter as possible replacements.

United enjoyed a promising first season under Ten Hag, finishing third in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup, but they have failed to build on that success this year.

Manchester United have struggled under Erik ten Hag this season (Picture: Getty)

Amid intense speculation over his future, Ten Hag said at his pre-FA Cup final press conference, ‘I have nothing to say. I am just focusing on the job I have to do to win the game on Saturday and then to keep going on the project. Every game I want to win, and that is it.’

Manchester United will try to win the FA Cup for the 13th time at Wembley on Saturday, but they must beat Manchester City’s side, which clinched a record-breaking fourth successive Premier League title last week.