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Andrew Cole reveals he's worried about 'second season syndrome' for Man United under Erik ten Hag

Manchester United legend Andrew Cole hopes Erik ten Hag can avoid suffering from ‘second season syndrome’ as he deals with added expectation following a positive debut campaign.

The Red Devils rebounded from a poor start to claim a spot in the top four and began their preparations for the upcoming campaign with a 2-0 friendly win against Leeds on Wednesday.

Cole, who is the Premier League's fourth highest scorer, praised Ten Hag’s impact at Old Trafford but urged caution warn supporters predicting an imminent return to United glory days.