It was in January last year, eight months into his reign as Manchester United manager, that Erik ten Hag offered a withering assessment of the club’s recruitment prior to his arrival.

David Moyes has praised Erik ten Hag for the ‘resilience’ he has shown at Manchester United and insists the under-fire Dutchman is doing a ‘brilliant job’. United are languishing down in 14th place after their worst ever start to a Premier League season and there is mounting speculation that Ten Hag could be set for the exit door at Old Trafford.

Having endured their worst ever start to a Premier League season, it seems that the writing may be on the wall for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. The Dutch manager has won two trophies during his