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Jamie Carragher believes Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United will hinge significantly on the result of Sunday's mouthwatering FA Cup tie against Liverpool.
United host Liverpool at Old Trafford in the quarter-final stage of the competition, with Ten Hag looking to avenge last season's humiliating final defeat to Manchester City and go one better this time around.
Sunday is the first of two meetings between United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in the space of three weeks, with Jurgen Klopp's high-flying side making the short trip to Old Trafford in the Premier League on April 7.
Ex-Liverpool defender Carragher believes how United fare in both games, Sunday in particular, will have huge ramifications on the future of Ten Hag at United, who is facing an uncertain fate after disappointing performances in the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup this season.
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Writing in his Telegraph column on Friday, Carragher said: "It will be clearer by Sunday night if Sir Jim Ratcliffe is green-lighting or pausing the hunt for an alternative to Ten Hag to spearhead another rebuilding process.
"Given his situation, there are many who will argue the FA Cup quarter-final draw is a nightmare for Ten Hag. It could go the other way. Rather than seeing peril when facing Liverpool, he should be relishing a golden opportunity.
"A positive result can help shift the perception of him. If he goes on to win the FA Cup, perspectives of this season will radically change, especially given the calibre of opponents still in the competition."
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