Manchester United will retain Erik ten Hag as manager until the end of the season despite mounting pressure on him following Sunday’s chaotic FA Cup match against Coventry City. Despite initially leading 3-0 with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes, United suffered a dramatic collapse, conceding three goals in 25 minutes. Although Coventry nearly secured a last-minute win, VAR intervened, and United ultimately advanced to the final against Manchester City after a tense penalty shootout.
This follows a trend of Manchester United faltering under pressure, which has essentially dashed their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. They’ve repeatedly squandered leads late in matches against Liverpool, Chelsea, and Brentford in recent weeks.
Ten Hag is facing increased scrutiny, with pundits like Jamie Carragher and Alan Shearer essentially declaring the end of his tenure as Manchester United boss following Sunday’s match. However, according to The Guardian, Ten Hag’s position is secure for the time being, and there are no intentions to dismiss the former Ajax manager before the FA Cup final clash against City on May 25th.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, from INEOS, witnessed Manchester United’s collapse on Sunday but will continue to support Ten Hag for the rest of the season. It’s understood that Ratcliffe and the club’s leadership acknowledge the significant impact of injuries on United’s disappointing season. However, it’s uncertain whether Ten Hag will continue as manager beyond the summer. He signed a three-year contract upon joining Manchester United in 2022, and this summer marks the final year of that agreement.
