{
  "id": 17748613,
  "title": "Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Man Utd",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-man-utd-17748613",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T04:59:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-man-utd"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has stated that relegation from the Premier League is a real possibility for the club. After a recent 2-0 loss to Chelsea, United finds itself one spot above the drop zone, sitting 17th with just seven points from nine games. They are currently winless in their last nine matches, a streak that has gone on the longest since 1984, according to data firm Opta. The club's board decided to retain current manager Michael Carrick for the Chelsea game despite a series of poor results.\n\nWhen questioned about the potential relegation, Ten Hag acknowledged that it is indeed a real possibility in the Premier League. He stated that all teams are strong, with capable squads and managers. If a team finds itself on the wrong side of the results and becomes caught in a vicious cycle, it can become extremely difficult to climb out of the relegation zone. Ten Hag, who managed the club from 2022 to 2024, noted that United's recent success included winning the FA Cup and League Cup. He added that the club is now on a different trajectory. United is set to face AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday and host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.",
  "summary": "United sit 17th with seven points from nine games, above relegation-placed Crystal Palace on goal difference, and are winless in nine matches, their longest run without victory since 1984.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Man Utd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-man-utd",
        "published": "2026-11-02T04:42:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Man Utd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-man-utd-17755336",
        "published": "2026-11-02T06:13:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Manchester United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-manchester-united",
        "published": "2026-11-02T06:25:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Ten Hag says relegation a real possibility for Man Utd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ten-hag-says-relegation-a-real-possibility-for-man-utd-17765877",
        "published": "2026-11-02T07:06:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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