ZZ as top choice may strike chord

FOR better or worse, Erik ten Hag's job at Manchester United is hanging by a thread as we enter the final stretch of the season.

- JACK FLINTHAM

After all the optimism of his first year in charge, Ten Hag has ended up under the microscope as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new era begins.

MEN Sport reported this week that the Ineos founder is not completely convinced by the Dutchman and has yet to decide whether he will remain as manager beyond this season.

Ratcliffe has not been frightened to bring in the changes at Old Trafford.

Richard Arnold has already departed and John Murtough is on the verge of being rehomed once an agreement for Dan Ashworth has been reached.