ERIK TEN HAG is expected to be given the rest of the season to turn around Manchester United’s fortunes.
And that means he will be in charge for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.
The Dutch boss came under fire after their troubled season hit a new low on Monday night with a 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.
However, United’s stance has always been that there are no plans to remove the former Ajax coach before the end of the campaign.
That remains unchanged despite the horror show at Selhurst Park.
Their hopes of qualifying for Europe via the league are hanging by a thread with matches against Arsenal, Newcastle and Brighton to come.
And then they have a daunting date with Pep Guardiola’s men looming at Wembley later this month.
Former United striker Michael Owen called for Ten Hag to go immediately and fformer England boss Steve McClaren to take charge.
But it is understood that new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not plan to make any change at the top before the end of the campaign.
Ten Hag has always asked to be judged when he has a full squad available – something which has not happened much this season.
But their form has tailed off alarmingly and they have now shipped 81 goals this season - the most in almost 50 years.
Ten Hag said on Monday night: “Absolutely I am the right manager to turn things around.
“If the right players are available then we have a good squad. But when we miss almost our entire backline then we have problems.”
However, ex-Three Lions favourite Owen believes they have someone to take over already on the pay roll in McClaren - instead of favourite Thomas Tuchel.
Owen said: “I know it will change in the summer but it has to change now. There's too many big games. European football and a trophy to play for.
"They have a cup final and they have a few important games that could mean European football next year or not. And at some point, you have to make a decision.
"I just wonder with so much at stake, even though it's only for four games, I wonder if the board have to try and do something here and now and be quite radical about it.”
Asked if appointing McClaren as caretaker boss until the end of the season is a possibility, Owen said: “Anything.
“There's no way Steve’s fingerprints are anywhere near that team. He's a brilliant coach. And that team is not being coached at all. No way.
“And Steve McClaren is a top operator. I can only think there's other people coaching the first team and he's a bystander.”
Roocnotuy
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you give another decade ETH cannot improve as there is no style and plan even relegated teams play better football. can't imagine they are still in 8th position after a very poor run of results.
Roocnotuy
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not sure what the heading means. ETH head can alone turn around.all tough opponents currently for rest of the season. ineos just gaining time to have the full management team report officially.
Roocnotuy
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the team currently has no recognizable defender
no they have ETH who defends his non performers.
AlviNashys
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We don't take decisions when we are angry
SUKHENDEBNATH
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Thaddy
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Man United has lose their identity.. they are totally lose in every angles. This is not MUFC that we use to know before this.. so sad to see 😔😔
kbsarpong
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the team currently has no recognizable defender
tomairstuy
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how canyou survive without the Backline
muteklmnor
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Man u needs flexible coach ten hag tends to be strict on some players and other players no
Alopenu
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he let Sancho. n bringing in Anthony he let Ronaldo. n bringing in Weghost he keep substituting Garnacho for the past three lost against Liverpool, Chelsea,Conventry, Brentford, Tottenham, what a useless Coach ever in United history
Some amateur fans are here making noise for what they don't know.
tecikmnsz
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even if a good Coach like pep can't yield the best results when the entire defenders are all injured, just give him another year with good quality of players thus when you can judge him
Put sense in senseless people who just comment here trash.
tecikmnsz
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he let Sancho. n bringing in Anthony he let Ronaldo. n bringing in Weghost he keep substituting Garnacho for the past three lost against Liverpool, Chelsea,Conventry, Brentford, Tottenham, what a useless Coach ever in United history
You don't know about Man utd, please keep quiet and stop talking nonsense.
Rowdimntz
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he let Sancho. n bringing in Anthony he let Ronaldo. n bringing in Weghost he keep substituting Garnacho for the past three lost against Liverpool, Chelsea,Conventry, Brentford, Tottenham, what a useless Coach ever in United history
Tomablpsty
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that is when you know your football clubs ain't a football club anymore ETH is a problem .....
MukisaGerald
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I think united as a club is dead
yooabcdiru
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even if a good Coach like pep can't yield the best results when the entire defenders are all injured, just give him another year with good quality of players thus when you can judge him
EUFA
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He’s still the right man for this job Even pep with struggle with the number of the injuries we had
On point bro
Misacdosz
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THE PERFECT manager for Man utd is Thumps Tuchel He will should at u, when play nonsense
Beceiloruz
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ten you are stupid
thinkbig
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Kindly can we stop yapping Ten Hag is not the problem and sacking him will not give solution but more step backwards.I believe Ten Hug is the right manager to take Manchester to glory and the only way is to first get Manchester out of any continental competition so he can have time to build a team
nonsense
Doglike
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If you dont back your manager your club aint going no where. Players can just leave and be replaced. But when a manager leaves the entire squad needs a revamp which takes at least 3 seasons.
Yupaekntuy
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Sack him. Useless man.
banilpsu
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Turn around? 😂😀😀😀😀 from worst to horrible? I am the boss attitude but can't bring out the best of all his players... nangpuilei ETC
Mapabeimru
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Suckers for punishment. You deserve him. Keep him so you can pile up more unwanted records.
kiyimors
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Out with immediate effect 💯🔥
Klef122
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He’s still the right man for this job Even pep with struggle with the number of the injuries we had
Rasbcdnst
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Im a Man utd fan but i believe his guy needs to be here at Man utd... Because My team doesn't have enough players imagine whenever a player is injured there's no replacement... It force the coach to swipe players positions, so it is not coaches fault it is owners fault who give nothing to management...[100percent] ...
Huyaosuy
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Kindly can we stop yapping Ten Hag is not the problem and sacking him will not give solution but more step backwards.I believe Ten Hug is the right manager to take Manchester to glory and the only way is to first get Manchester out of any continental competition so he can have time to build a team
dannyamunaonzuna
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how do I look?....
rupbcelntz
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Since Ferguson retired United's had 6' Manager's the first five managers sacked! for poor results but invariably United finished in the top 6' of the Premier league Why is ETH still at United?
tooabdnpsz
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ETH has to go
suzbdklst
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Ten Hag must be allowed to finish the season, is only 4 games remaining now.... then if they want to sack him, they'd do it while everyone is watching euros and they can find a replacement quickly 💯🤞