Erik ten Hag has been warned that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a part-owner of Manchester United, is conscious of his incapacity to compete with the highest groups within the Premier League.
Regardless of Marcus Rashford’s early lead with a chic strike, United suffered a 3-1 defeat in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at the Etihad on Sunday. Phil Foden’s brace nullified Rashford’s effort earlier than Erling Haaland sealed Metropolis’s victory with a 3rd objective in damage time, guaranteeing their dominance in Manchester continued.
Defeat means United will finish the weekend 11 factors behind Aston Villa, who currently occupy the fourth spot within the Premier League. The result can unlikely ease the strain on Ten Hag, whose long-term future stays unclear.
It remains to be seen if Ratcliffe and Ineos, who manage sporting operations at Outdated Trafford, will proceed with the Dutchman past this season. Ten Hag signed a 3 yr again in the summertime of 2022, and there have been no talks over an extension.
Ratcliffe has vast ambitions and has publicly expressed his need to knock United’s neighbours “off their perch”. And beINSPORTS pundit Jason McAteer feels that the poor efficiency in opposition to Metropolis, who dominated, will give Ratcliffe meals for thought.
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United had 26 per cent possession on the Etihad and mustered three photographs on objective, with Rashford’s opener the one shot on the right track. Regardless, Ten Hag insisted his facet performed effectively and that they have been unlucky not to take something from the sport.
“I feel [it was a] good efficiency from our facet,” he mentioned post-match. “We went 1-0 up and [played] based on the plan. We had moments after it as effectively as going for a second one.
“I feel we defended very effectively. However, then [there were] two defining moments when we virtually made a breakthrough, and we conceded the primary and second objectives after additionally a defining second when Garnacho was through on the break.
“So yeah, then you’re upset. We have to accept it; however, it’s what it is. However, I feel we had the chance to get one level at the very least, but a win was also attainable.”
