Some, if not many, believe Erik ten Hag is running on borrowed time as Manchester United boss. It could be only a matter of time before Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the powers-that-be at Old Trafford decide to part ways with Ten Hag and begin a new era.
The Red Devils are off to their worst start to a Premier League campaign in 35 years with eight points from seven matches including heavy defeats to rival Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. The poor start to the season comes off the back of last year's campaign when United collected just nine points after seven matches.
It's been the same story in the UEFA Europa League. United conceded a late goal at home in a 1–1 draw against FC Twente—one ten Hag's former clubs during his playing days—and threw away a 2–0 lead against FC Porto, eventually drawing 3–3 dropping more points.
Yes, Ten Hag has delivered silverware in the form of an FA Cup and a Carabao Cup. However, the team has significantly regressed since his first season in charge in the 2022–23 season. United has no identity when compared to teams challenging for the title like Arsenal or Manchester City, or those with new management in recent years like Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Should the Man Utd board make the decision to part ways with Ten Hag, here are five potential options to replace him on the touchline.
