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Manchester United's unbeaten begin to 2024 ended badly because the Pink Devils misplaced 1-2 to Fulham at Previous Trafford on Saturday.
The defeat means United at the moment are eight factors behind third-placed Aston Villa and their probabilities of a top-four end look slim, particularly provided that their subsequent Premier League match is in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
The defeat by the hands of the Cottagers was United's tenth Premier League defeat of the season and fifteenth total, whereas it was additionally their eighth dwelling defeat of the marketing campaign. The report for many dwelling defeats in a season is 9.
The Pink Devils had been eradicated from Europe on the first time of asking whereas their protection of the Carabao Cup ended on the spherical of 16 stage. The gamers had been nonetheless relying on successful the FA Cup and ending within the high 4 to make it a profitable season.
EtH is beneath stress
Supervisor Eric ten Hag is beneath immense stress and if issues don’t go in line with plan, new minority stakeholder INEOS might need to take drastic measures.
The 20-time English league champions have not too long ago been linked with Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Julen Lopetegui and Simone Inzaghi, whereas Zinedine Zidane's identify has additionally been mentioned.
Roberto De Zerbi can also be of curiosity to Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his spectacular tenure with Brighton over the previous two seasons, in line with The Manchester Night Information.
The Seagulls are seventh within the league and have reached the Europa League spherical of 16 and stay alive within the FA Cup. They certified for European soccer for the primary time of their historical past beneath the Italians and in addition completed high of their group.
De Zerbi's enticing fashion has attracted quite a lot of followers and even Manchester Metropolis are wanting on the supervisor as Pep Guardiola's successor.
INEOS will not be totally on board with the thought of retaining Ten Haag and is open to a change if outcomes don’t match the ambitions of the brand new co-owners.
De Zerbi on the hotseat?
“Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United stays unsure because the crew prepares for a vital week. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group is known to have analyzed potential replacements for Ten Hag ought to they determine a change of supervisor is required within the coming months.
“Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi is believed to be of curiosity to United and the Italian is considered the frontrunner to exchange Pep Guardiola at Manchester Metropolis.
“A good supply mentioned Ratcliffe is “not fully bought” on Ten Hag.” If he stays within the 4 he may nonetheless take pleasure in a profitable season.
Sir Jim has an enormous name to make on the finish of the season and it may play a key function in United's speedy future.