- Ten Hag under fire for Man Utd’s poor form
- Dutchman slammed pundits in passionate rant
- Asks for patience ahead of Arsenal clash
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils head coach is under increasing pressure as reports suggest he could be given the boot in the summer. Ten Hag has guided Manchester United to back-to-back FA Cup finals but struggled in the Premier League, sparking criticism from pundits and ex-players. He has since hit back and questioned their knowledge of football ahead of the clash against Arsenal.
WHAT TEN HAG SAID
During his press conference, Ten Hag said: “In almost every game except Palace, they have fought. There is a good team spirit. We saw it against Brentford, Chelsea, Liverpool, Coventry until 70 minutes. They were resilient against Sheffield United, and the physical output against Burnley, their third game in six days, was incredible. I see some comments (from pundits). Either they don’t have any knowledge of football or managing a football team.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite Ten Hag’s passionate defence, there is no denying United have been below par in 2023-24. They forked out a fortune last summer to bring in the likes of Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund but have failed to challenge the Premier League’s top three.
WHAT NEXT FOR TEN HAG AND MAN UTD?
Ten Hag’s men can still secure a spot in Europe next season but will likely have to beat Arsenal at Old Trafford to stay in the running for a top-six finish. They face Newcastle in midweek for what could be a make-or-break match for the Dutchman.
