Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Man Utd
LONDON: Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said relegation is a real possibility for the club due to the strength of the Premier League, after a 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday left them one spot above the drop zone.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has stated that relegation is a real possibility for the club due to the strength of the Premier League. This comes after a 2-0 loss to Chelsea left United one spot above the drop zone, with the team currently sitting 17th with seven points from nine games. United are winless in their last nine matches, their longest such run without a victory since 1984, according to Opta data.
The club's board decided to keep manager Michael Carrick despite setbacks, including a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth and a 4-1 loss at Como in the Champions League. When asked about the potential relegation, Ten Hag told ESPN that it "certainly" could happen, given the strength of all teams and the vicious circle they can fall into once.
Ten Hag managed United from 2022 to 2024, leading them to FA Cup and League Cup trophies before his dismissal. He has since been appointed technical director at FC Twente ahead of the 2026-27 season. United will host AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday and face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
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