One other failure to make the highest 4 shall be sufficient to see Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag lose his job, in line with Jamie Carragher.
Ten Hag signed a contract extension at Previous Trafford over the summer time after guiding the Crimson Devils to a shock FA Cup ultimate win over Manchester Metropolis — his second trophy in two seasons with the membership following their 2023 EFL Cup ultimate success towards Newcastle.
Nonetheless, United struggled tremendously within the Premier League, slumping to eighth place and ending eight factors adrift of Aston Villa in fourth, with solely that FA Cup triumph sufficient to safe Europa League qualification.
With that in thoughts, Ten Hag is beneath immense stress to ship this season, however a minimum of noticed his aspect make a constructive begin as a late purpose from debutant Joshua Zirkzee earned a 1-0 win over Fulham at Previous Trafford of their Premier League opener.
Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd prediction
Talking after United’s win over the Cottagers, former Liverpool and England defender Carragher discredited strategies that the Crimson Devils shall be concerned within the title race.
In truth, Carragher even acknowledged his perception that Ten Hag might face a struggle to remain within the Previous Trafford dugout.
“The goal for United needs to be the highest 4. I believe if Manchester United miss out on the Champions League positions once more, it could be tough to see Erik ten Hag right here subsequent season,” the 46-year-old instructed Sky Sports activities.
“What they’ve obtained to watch out of is falling away at any stage from that space. They don’t at all times need to be within the prime 4 however they need to at all times be in touching distance.
“If they begin getting right into a scenario the place they’re seven or eight factors off it in November or December, I believe that’s when he might have an issue.
“However I don’t suppose anybody right here thinks United are going to be in a title race. They’re constructing to try to get there however they’ve obtained to guarantee that they’re within the Champions League subsequent season.”
