Alan Shearer insists that Man United must 'improve massively' in their next two games amid growing pressure on Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman's side were dealt a brutal 3-0 thrashing to rivals Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, as Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah both struck for the visitors.
Ten Hag then got into a fiery exchange with a Mail Sport reporter as he defended his team despite their underwhelming performance.
Now, Premier League legend Shearer has weighed in on the matter and insisted that the next two games will prove vital for Ten Hag's future at the club.
Speaking to Betfair, he said: 'Man United's results will have to improve massively for Ten Hag to still be at the club at Christmas. A lot will depend on their next two results.
'After the defeat to Brighton and the manner of defeat to Liverpool, if the team doesn't see a massive improvement in the next game or two then it will be really, really difficult for him because the noise will only get louder'.
United fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton - after a late Joao Pedro winner - before the dismal display against Liverpool.
After the international break, United will travel to St Mary's for a league clash with Southampton - who are yet to pick up a point in the campaign.
Just three days later, they will play host to Barnsley in the third round of the League Cup - which Ten Hag will be looking to win for a second time.
Shearer continued and suggested that the Red Devils need to improve in their attacking department.
He said: 'Man United have just sold Jadon Sancho to Chelsea and obviously he hasn't played a part for a long time now. They have got other options in Amad Diallo and Garnacho.
'They've got Antony there too, who they spent an absolute fortune on, but he hasn't really kicked a ball for Man United; he's been a letdown up to now.
'There's no doubt that there's talent there with Marcus, it's getting it out of him and quite clearly for a while now, that hasn't been the case. Man United though have to look at how to improve in forward positions.
'They’ve bought Zirkzee, I know Hojlund has been injured but on the evidence, I've seen in the three games this season, nothing has changed in the forward positions or the midfield.
'They've added in Ugarte now for a lot of money and he's obviously been signed for a specific reason but it's a big ask for him and Hojlund to step up and get the improvement that Man United need across the pitch'.
lordbuxor
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November is too far because I don't see any winning mentality in him so far he just started from where he ended last season
how is today match v Tottenham
eazylavezzi007
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Even if the Manager is not good tactically, the bunch of idiots players too need to be blamed for not turning up in each game...it's as if they are all afraid of their opponents...it shows on the pitch...no confidence at all...always playing with fear...Why won't they lose.. Southampton will still beat them next week
Rubabcdlmt
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there is no need putting pressure on him because he has nothing to offer man united. please Man united should not be reduced to nothing because of him please sack him now that the season is still fresh so that man united will not face the worst season ever
Will good Mgrs wish to come to MU with the mess they are in & the unreasonable expectations of fans. Is the Board supporting ETH? How can yr Mgr perform if he was treated like dirt by Ratcliffe & Board? Is Ferguson part of the problem or solution?
Pimacmnorz
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let him stay please, his record is second best to City.
muhceilrst
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what if the next two results are from weaker teams, we need a results based on arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, villa, city and Newcastle if he can't beat or draw with the above teams , let him leave 4 good
dapilotz
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there is no need putting pressure on him because he has nothing to offer man united. please Man united should not be reduced to nothing because of him please sack him now that the season is still fresh so that man united will not face the worst season ever
Diabciopuy
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De Gea was a best goalkeeper almost very season but EHT let him go for this useless Onana
Laackmrsuy
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Well we all know he will win one game and lost one
Zoabmrs
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My problem isn’t if his squad is ready, it is what brand of football is he making them play cos for 2 whole seasons I can’t say what pattern or style of football they’re trying to play. Liverpool has a clear pattern of play and it irks me
Hahkmpyz
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they might win as against small teams
Zere8
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he needs to keep MU in top 8 thats good enough and they wont sack him, we need him in MU forever , he just need more time because he already told you guys beforehand that his team is not ready yet, cant you guys understand a thing of what he said??
Motdmnoprz
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Man U win continue to suffer with Onana as the goal keeper. Bro can’t make basic simple saves.
I do agree with your statement he is nothing absolutely nothing.
BrintonC
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Not a Shearer fan, but I have to agree. ETH has been well supported, but still can't produce positive results. If he can't do the job, he needs to go.
gm11
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Feel sorry for ten hag really do. He has players that have trained all their lives, passing, crossing, shooting a ball but can't pull it off when it's game day, they struggle to tackle, pass, cross and even hit the target they even have one the best finishers the football world has seen which is Ruud teaching them how to score, they still fail to hit the target, so if they have a great striker telling them to finish and they still can't do it that means they are just not good players, think it's time for the fake fans of the club to understand that. We have casemiro a player with the most experience, struggling to pass a couple of meters away, struggling to tackle ect and we blame the manager? How can a professional with that much experience struggle to pass how much training and managers does the guy need?. Against Liverpool it was are defence against a good Liverpool side since are midfield didn't turn up same with the attack but it's ten hags fault? Absolutely no chance, they can't track back or tackle that's on them, not the training or manager. Every other club in Europe has a midfield that can do besic things, nd they don't have world class managers, world class training facilities. They turn up that's the big difference. Ten hag tells them things to do in the game, if they don't turn up that's on them not the manager. We could have 14 different managers on the side line all given the squad different ideas they would still fail. Cause they can't do besic things which is very embarrassing. Especially when your classed as a professional. Scary stuff. The Poor managers lose their jobs, the bad players don't should be the opposite way around.
AFeriSQx7354
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Next two results? The players done even know what an attack is any more…
yaccdkmnt
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The first manager to br sacked in 2024 is Mr. Clueless, ETH. Wait and see.
pAge4
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ONANA is SCAM let ETH try second keeper in the next game 🎮
Onana is the major problem.
pAge4
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Man U win continue to suffer with Onana as the goal keeper. Bro can’t make basic simple saves.
Onana is the worst player in the squad.
pAge4
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Man U win continue to suffer with Onana as the goal keeper. Bro can’t make basic simple saves.
Vowdelmptu
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common Ten hag fast of all team needs good combination and needs tactics
Labadkotyz
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1 is enough
nihelmnouz
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ONANA is SCAM let ETH try second keeper in the next game 🎮
Kingchala20
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Yah love to say sack quickly. Another coach will coming now and ya will soon start shouting sack. Alan shearer talking like he's United football Director... 😂😂
MukisaGerald
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man utd should sack him before November 😥😥😥
November is too far because I don't see any winning mentality in him so far he just started from where he ended last season
SMHellas
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He knows does he? Who told him? A "club insider" who knows nothing?
lordbuxor
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man utd should sack him before November 😥😥😥
Fobbklnprt
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Actual is he won't last till Christmas
omochris
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Wait until he drags the club into relegation!