Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United appears uncertain as reports suggest a 25% pay cut awaits him if the club fails to secure Champions League football. Despite a recent 4-2 victory over Sheffield United, United languish in sixth place, seemingly out of contention for a top-four finish.

ESPN indicates that Ten Hag’s £9 million annual salary could be reduced to £6.75 million should the club miss out on European qualification. Recent disappointments, including surrendering a 3-0 lead against Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final, have eroded fan confidence in Ten Hag. The club’s hierarchy, including co-chairmen Avram and Joel Glazer and new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, observed the disillusionment firsthand as supporters left Wembley Stadium during the penalty shootout.

Ratcliffe’s restructuring of the club’s leadership, with Omar Berrada appointed as chief executive and Dan Ashworth likely to assume the role of sporting director, further clouds Ten Hag’s future. Despite a potential shock victory in the upcoming final against Manchester City, speculation points towards Graham Potter as the frontrunner to replace Ten Hag in the summer, with other candidates including Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, and Gary O’Neil.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 53 points.

In the last 33 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 12 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 4-2 against Sheffield United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 51 goals and conceding 50.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Saturday 27th of April in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.​