The Dutchman's position is under intense scrutiny as a promising first campaign in which the Red Devils won the Carabao Cup has been followed by a season with almost as many disappointments as injuries.
It means United head to Brighton this weekend in danger of setting the club's lowest finish and points tally in the Premier League era, while also missing out on European qualification through the league.
But Ten Hag is not thinking about that, the past or beyond next weekend as he looks to win on the south coast in their final league game and then triumph in the FA Cup final against City.
Asked what he needs to change moving forward for United to reach their potential, he said: "I know, it's in the back of my head.
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