Manchester United's management era under Erik ten Hag has officially ended after two years, as the club announced his dismissal following the team’s 1-0 defeat at West Ham. United’s poor form this season, with only three wins and eight goals from nine matches, left them in a dismal 14th position, seven points adrift of the Champions League qualification zone. Despite ten Hag’s League Cup win and an FA Cup title in 2023-24, his lack of progress in the league ultimately led to this decision.

This season, United faced multiple injuries, but the lack of goals—fewer than even Crystal Palace and Southampton—has made it impossible to retain ten Hag. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, along with the United ownership, saw the club struggle behind smaller clubs like Brighton and Brentford, adding pressure on the decision-makers. Ruud van Nistelrooy will serve as interim coach while the club seeks a permanent manager to restore United’s competitive edge.

Potential Candidates for United's Revival

The list of potential candidates includes prominent names like former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez, who has a long-standing admiration from Sir Alex Ferguson, and Thomas Frank of Brentford, who has drawn positive attention from United’s hierarchy. Zinedine Zidane’s candidacy is affected by his limited English fluency, which could hinder communication with players and media in the English league. Kieran McKenna, former United staff member now coaching Ipswich, is also being considered.

United’s leadership, under INEOS and Ratcliffe, has worked to improve the club’s internal structure, and they may look to emulate Aston Villa’s success under Unai Emery, who revitalized the club in 2022. United’s current ambition mirrors that of Liverpool and Manchester City’s previous eras of dominance—goals ten Hag set out to achieve but was unable to fulfill.

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