Erik Ten Hag Faces the Sack: INEOS Issues December Ultimatum After Poor Start

United have managed to secure only three wins in eight matches this season, placing them in an uncomfortable 11th spot on the Premier League table.

Erik Ten Hag Faces the Sack: INEOS Issues December Ultimatum After Poor Start

Manchester United’s poor start to the season has piled enormous pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, with recent reports suggesting that new co-owners INEOS have given the Dutchman until Christmas to save his job. After a string of underwhelming results, including a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League and another disappointing performance against FC Twente in the Europa League, the pressure is mounting on Ten Hag to turn things around.

United have managed to secure only three wins in eight matches this season, placing them in an uncomfortable 11th spot on the Premier League table. These results are far below expectations for the Red Devils, especially after a busy summer transfer window in which Ten Hag was backed with five signings.

INEOS, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, had hoped that their trust in Ten Hag would yield significant improvements. Despite a poor eighth-place finish last season, Ten Hag’s position was preserved, largely due to his FA Cup final victory and a subsequent end-of-season review. The co-owners decided to stick with the former Ajax boss, believing that with better structure and support, he could lead United back to the top.

However, as reported by Football Insider, INEOS has now set a strict deadline for Ten Hag to show significant progress. “Man United are expected to sack Erik ten Hag by Christmas if he does not oversee a big turnaround in the team’s fortunes, sources have told Football Insider.” A top-four finish is considered a minimum requirement for the Dutchman to keep his job. “Sources revealed that should United find themselves slipping away from the top-four race at Christmas, a decision will have to be made,” the report continued.

Ten Hag now faces a series of pivotal matches, including crunch ties against Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, both vying for top-four spots. Defeats in these fixtures could see alarm bells ringing across Old Trafford, as speculation grows over possible replacements. Names like former England boss Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, and even former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have been floated as potential candidates.

The next few months will be critical for Ten Hag as INEOS watches closely. With the Christmas ultimatum looming, the pressure to deliver immediate results is higher than ever.

Erik Ten Hag Faces the Sack: INEOS Issues December Ultimatum After Poor Start

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