Manchester United unlikely to sack Erik ten Hag before FA Cup final

Bayern Munich cool their interest in under-pressure Dutchman in the wake of United’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Monday night
In losing to Palace on Monday, Ten Hag’s side suffered their 13th Premier League defeat this term, a club record in a single season
In losing to Palace on Monday, Ten Hag’s side suffered their 13th Premier League defeat this term, a club record in a single season
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Manchester United have no immediate plans to sack Erik ten Hag despite the fact that he has led them to more defeats in a single season than any United side in Premier League history.

The 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Crystal Palace was United’s 13th defeat of the campaign, leaving them eighth in the Premier League table, 13 points adrift of the top four with three matches left.

Despite United’s poor results this season it is expected that Ten Hag will remain in charge for Sunday’s home match against Arsenal. It is also likely that he will be at the helm for the rest of the campaign, which ends on May 25 when United play Manchester City in the FA Cup final. They face