Erik ten Hag’s tenure as manager of Manchester United could come to an end on Saturday (May 25) as the Red Devils prepare to face arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Ten Hag, led United to their worst finish in the Premier League era last Sunday after they were condemned to eighth place. Now according to reports from several media outlets in the United Kingdom, Saturday’s FA Cup final against City could be the last straw for him.

Ten Hag to be sacked after the FA Cup final?

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While nothing is official yet, United minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly decided to part ways with Ten Hag. This comes after the club endured tough times throughout the season in different competitions. United finished the season with a negative Goal Difference (GD) for the first time in the Premier League era, which was a new low for the Red Devils.

Ten Hag’s approach to play has attracted criticism from the board, which had a major overhaul in the last few months.

Another factor suggested in Ten Hag getting sacked is the managers Marcus Rashford going off the radar in recent months and Jadon Sancho forced to leave the club on loan.

United’s form in the Champions League was also a worry after the club finished bottom of their group standings and failed to retain a place in Europe for the second half of the season. If the club fails to win the FA Cup, they will be without European football for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

Reports also suggest United have already lined up a three-man shortlist to succeed Ten Hag, with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel a clear favourite. Former academy coach and childhood United fan Kieran McKenna is also a priority name for United if they fail in pursuit of Tuchel.

Mauricio Pochettino, who recently resigned at Chelsea, also has admirers at the club and was close to being appointed as the manager in 2022 before Ten Hag got the job.

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