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How Erik ten Hag's analyst son could play a pivotal role in his dad's Old Trafford downfall with Manchester United staff worried about his influence on transfers

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Oh, to be Erik ten Hag for just one day. Driving into Manchester United's Carrington training base under a microscope of scrutiny that has been present since he stepped into the role. But away from football, he also has to contend with being a dad.

Admittedly, much of the recent criticism of the Dutchman has been fair with United enduring a miserable start to the new Premier League season, sitting in 13th position and with just two wins to their name.

Consecutive 3-0 home hammerings against Liverpool and Tottenham, along with Thursday's chaotic 3-3 draw against Porto, have piled renewed pressure on Ten Hag ahead of Sunday's visit to high-flying Aston Villa that many believe could be his final game in charge if another heavy defeat follows.