Manchester United Fires Manager Erik Ten Hag, Announces Replacement...

Manchester United made the decision to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season, the club confirmed on Monday. The fallen Premier League giants now sit in 14th place in the table after suffering their fourth league defeat at the hands of West Ham on Sunday. The team has only managed to secure one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. In an official statement, Manchester United announced, "Erik ten Hag has departed from his position as the men's first-team manager. Erik took on the role in April 2022 and guided the club to success in two domestic tournaments, claiming the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024."

"We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.

"Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited."

Even before the West Ham loss, the Dutch manager Ten Hag had presided over United's worst start to an English top-flight campaign since the 1989/90 season.

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The 54-year-old Ten Hag's position had been repeatedly called into question in recent week after United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe kept him on board at Old Trafford following the club's FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley in May.

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