When Manchester City look at their next two Premier League fixtures it will be the one next weekend that they are more desperate to win than today's derby, which for Erik ten Hag is an issue he can't accept.
Erik ten Hag told he must help Manchester United FFP concerns to keep job under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
12.02.2024 - 13:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Neville has laid out the challenge Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag faces to impress Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
United’s form has been on an upward trajectory since their dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day; the first game after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake was announced by the club, which is still subject to Premeir League approval. An away win over Villa in the reverse fixture over the weekend helped to significantly close the gap on their rivals in the race for Champions League football.
A late Scott McTominay header ensured that United had picked up 13 points in their last six league games, as well as advancing in the FA Cup. Momentum appears to be with United as they close in on fifth place - which could mean Champions League qualification - and club legend Gary Neville believes that is what is required for Ten Hag to prove himself to Ratcliffe, who will help oversee football operations at United.
READ MORE: Erik ten Hag explains why he changed Manchester United player positions to get winner vs Aston Villa
READ MORE: Shaw, Martinez, Mount - Manchester United injury news and return dates
The former United captain added that he believes Champions League qualification would help ease the FFP concerns United have had in recent transfer windows after the club failed to make any significant additions to Ten Hag's squad in January, while they also set a strict transfer budget in the summer of £120million that was added to by player departures. With the United boss coming under pressure for his job following the team's struggles this season, Neville says a top four place would likely persuade the club's new minority owner that he is the right man to take them forward.
“The
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.03.2024 / 21:43
Erik ten Hag 'lined up for new job' as Manchester United boss 'faces Zinedine Zidane threat'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is rumoured to have fans back at his old club Ajax, despite recent scrutiny of his role at Old Trafford.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.03.2024 / 13:49
Liverpool icon sends Sir Jim Ratcliffe warning over Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has offered advice to Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his recent comments about Manchester United.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.02.2024 / 11:17
Manchester United Women must not be left behind in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's blueprint for the future
As the final whistle blew at an overcast Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, Erik ten Hag cut the figure of a man well-acquainted with the potential repercussions of Manchester United’s 10th Premier League defeat of the season.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.02.2024 / 05:49
I met Sir Jim Ratcliffe and he did something to put the Glazers to shame at Manchester United
Having faced silence from their owners for almost two decades, Manchester United fans sense change is coming.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
27.02.2024 / 20:25
Zinedine Zidane has explained Manchester United stance amid Erik ten Hag pressure
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly identified Zinedine Zidane as a potential target should the club decide to part ways with Erik ten Hag.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.02.2024 / 21:58
'I can’t believe' - Gary Neville drops hint over Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future
Gary Neville has suggested that Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have already decided upon the future of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.02.2024 / 18:53
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already told Manchester Utd his Ross Barkley stance amid transfer links
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already shared how much he likes Ross Barkley after previously signing the England international for French side OGC Nice.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.02.2024 / 16:44
Liverpool FC decision paves way for Newcastle to replace Manchester United-bound Dan Ashworth
Newcastle United could have been handed a clear path in their recruitment for Dan Ashworth replacement amid his imminent move to Manchester United.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.02.2024 / 14:05
Sir Jim Ratcliffe told what he doesn't want to hear in 'shocking' Manchester United verdict
Paul Merson has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Manchester United are "a million miles away" from competing for elite honours after the club's home defeat to Fulham.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.02.2024 / 11:15
'Haunting prospect for Erik ten Hag' - National media verdict on Man United's flat defeat to Fulham
Manchester United fell to their first defeat of 2024 on Saturday afternoon as an underwhelming performance saw Fulham take home the three points.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.02.2024 / 11:33
Liverpool open the door but Man United timeline doubted as Erik ten Hag ability questioned
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes it may take Sir Jim Ratcliffe more than three years to make his former club Premier League title contenders.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.02.2024 / 15:37
Hojlund, Shaw, Mount - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Fulham fixture
Manchester United will have to make do without striker Rasmus Hojlund when they face Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon because of a muscular problem.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.02.2024 / 06:55
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Old Trafford masterplan and Manchester United's compelling 'levelling up' case
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vision for the future at Manchester United has been laid out, and Old Trafford is central to it.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.02.2024 / 15:37
Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe net worth as Manchester United takeover completed
Manchester United are entering a new era following the takeover by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.02.2024 / 08:27
Who Sir Jim Ratcliffe has appointed at Manchester United so far as rebuild blueprint revealed
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made lots of progress since taking the helm at Manchester United. The 71-year-old reached an agreement with the Glazer Family late last year to acquire a 25 per cent stake in the club, vowing to take the Red Devils back to the 'the very top of English, European and world football'.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.02.2024 / 08:27
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has responded to Erik ten Hag's Manchester United transfer warning
The Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Manchester United is officially up and running.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.02.2024 / 06:15
Quoting Ferguson in front of a Cantona souvenir - what Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is like away from the cameras
Harrods is the width of a couple of goalframes away from the entrance to the Ineos office. Expensive and tasteful art adorns the walls at reception and at twenty-to-two on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon, we are led up to the first floor.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.02.2024 / 05:01
Manchester United 'keeping tabs' on highly-rated defender and other transfer rumours
Manchester United are reportedly in a battle with Tottenham for Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.02.2024 / 06:11
I was compared to George Best but Man United had to sell me - and Sir Alex Ferguson regretted it
Keith Gillespie was once dubbed the ‘new George Best’ but ended up leaving Manchester United with just 14 senior appearances under his belt.