Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag leaning towards sacking regardless of FA Cup final as reports circulate
Erik ten Hag is not guaranteed to keep his job at Manchester United regardless of whether they win the FA Cup, talkSPORT understands.
The Dutch team will face Manchester City in the final on Saturday. live on talkSPORT – looking for revenge after last season's 2-1 defeat in the main match.
But getting the silverware will only paper over the cracks in what has been a dismal season at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has taken the Red Devils to eighth place in the standings: the club lowest position ever in Premier League history.
And according to him guardianUnited have decided that the FA Cup will be Ten Hag's last game in charge of United – win, lose or draw.
talkSPORT understands that while Ten Hag has not been informed of a final decision on his future, Man United have not given the Dutchman any guarantees.
Former Crystal Palace owner and talkSPORT presenter Simon Jordan is of the opinion that United's board will part ways with the former Ajax boss this weekend.
Speaking on Friday's White and Jordan show, he was asked if he thinks Ten Hag is destined to be cut, to which he replied: “I think so, yeah.
“I always felt like I wouldn't last and that I would be eliminated at the end of the season.
“It was regardless of the result for Louis van Gaal, wasn't it? He was sacked after winning the FA Cup.”
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Arsenal legend Martin Keown agreed, adding: “You have to look at the results.
“Do you honestly, with your hand on your heart, think you'll have a job next year? I don't think you will.
“He's doing everything he can to try to leave with a trophy. Let's give him that chance at the weekend. But after that, everything has to be a change at Man United.”
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