Man United’s Reported Stance on Sacking Erik ten Hag After Poor Start to New Season

Man United’s Reported Stance on Sacking Erik ten Hag After Poor Start to New Season

Fred Kennedy
updated at September 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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  • A section of fans has called for the sacking of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss
  • United have endured a difficult start to the season that saw them losing back-to-back
  • The Red Devils are scheduled to play Bayern Munich in the Champions League next up

Manchester United have reportedly clarified Erik ten Hag's future at the club after a difficult start to the new season.

The Red Devils have failed to hit the ground running five matches into the new campaign, with the side currently sitting 13th on the Premier League standings.

United have registered just two wins in five of their opening matches, with three others ending in defeats.

Erik ten Hag looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton at Old Trafford. Photo by Michael Regan.
Erik ten Hag looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton at Old Trafford. Photo by Michael Regan.
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The Manchester club have suffered back-to-back losses in the league, with their last outing ending in a 3-1 humiliation against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

The defeat sparked anger and outrage among fans, with some calling for the sacking of ten Hag after just one season in charge of the club.

According to The Mirror, the Dutchman has gone on to admit he is feeling the pressure of the United job, especially in the wake of his side's defeat against the Seagulls.

Will Man United sack ten Hag?

Despite calls from a section of fans to have ten Hag sacked, that is unlikely to happen at the moment.

On Monday, Man United chief executive, Richard Arnold reportedly spoke to the club staff at an extraordinary meeting, with a raft of issues discussed - including the Dutchman's future.

The Telegraph reports that off-pitch issues surrounding Mason Greenwood's situation and Antony's status as a member of the squad took centre stage during the session.

The club's on-pitch performance and summer recruitment were also addressed, with the club reportedly making clear its confidence in ten Hag to turn things around.

The Red Devils are scheduled to play Bayern Munich in a UEFA Champions League clash in their next fixture; a match they will be desperate to record a positive result in.

4 Man United stars involved in bust-up

Earlier, Sports Brief reported all seems not to be well in the Man United camp after four players were reportedly involved in an angry bust-up after their defeat to Brighton.

The Old Trafford outfit have endured a mixed to dismal start to the new season, with the Manchester club managing just two wins from their five opening matches this season.

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