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Man United state of play: How close is a Ten Hag sacking?

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Despite Manchester United's thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win over Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag remains under pressure. Victory over Jurgen Klopp's side at Old Trafford on Sunday gave the Dutchman a statement win, but the question of whether he's still the right man for the job won't go away.

A successful first year following his arrival from Ajax in 2022 has been followed by a disappointing second season in which his team have been dumped out of European competition before Christmas and left to play catch-up in the race to qualify for the Champions League as they sit sixth, nine points off Aston Villa in fourth.