October 28th 2024.
Manchester United has made the decision to part ways with their manager, Erik ten Hag, after a disappointing start to the season. The team is now searching for a new manager to fill the position. The decision came after a shocking defeat against West Ham, leaving Manchester United in 14th place in the Premier League with only one win in their last five matches.
Ten Hag, who was appointed as United's manager before the 2022/23 Premier League season, had a successful first year with the team, finishing third in the league and winning the Carabao Cup. However, there were some rocky moments, including a 7-0 loss to Liverpool. In his second season, the pressure began to build as the team suffered four defeats in their first seven games, including losses to Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Despite a one-year contract extension and a vote of confidence from the club's senior hierarchy following a surprise win against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Ten Hag failed to show signs of improvement at the start of the season. The team's heavy losses to Liverpool and Tottenham, as well as a disappointing start in the Europa League, ultimately led to the end of his tenure at Old Trafford.
The club's new owners, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have decided to pull the plug on Ten Hag's time in charge. As they begin the search for a new manager, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is the early favorite to take on the role permanently. Other top contenders include Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim, England manager Gareth Southgate, and former Barcelona head coach Xavi.
The odds for the next permanent manager at Manchester United, according to BetMGM, are as follows:
Ruud van Nistelrooy: 1/2
Ruben Amorim: 3/1
Gareth Southgate: 5/1
Thomas Frank: 8/1
Xavi Hernandez: 8/1
Michael Carrick: 14/1
Kieran McKenna: 14/1
Graham Potter: 16/1
Roberto De Zerbi: 16/1
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim, who was recently linked with the Manchester City job, is also a top contender for the United job. Former England manager Gareth Southgate, who was previously linked with the job, is also in the running. Thomas Frank, the current manager of Brentford, and former Barcelona head coach Xavi are also favored for the job, especially after Xavi's son was seen wearing a United shirt over the weekend.
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