Man United is set to dismiss manager Erik ten Hag following the FA Cup final against Manchester City, regardless of the outcome at Wembley, as reported on Friday.
According to Britain’s The Guardian, the Premier League club has decided to take this drastic action after a disappointing season.

Ten Hag
Should Ten Hag’s two-year tenure end after the match against City, it will evoke memories of fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal’s departure from Old Trafford. Van Gaal was dismissed just two days after United’s FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace in 2016.
This season, United finished a dismal eighth in the Premier League — their lowest position since 1990 — and were eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage.
Ten Hag’s future has been under intense scrutiny, especially following British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a minority stake in the club and his assumption of control over football operations.
Man United
United, however, maintains that no decision has been made regarding Ten Hag’s future, stating that a comprehensive review will be conducted after Saturday’s showdown against the Premier League champions, who are pursuing their second consecutive league and FA Cup double.
Manchester United has been linked with several potential candidates to replace Erik ten Hag, including Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, England manager Gareth Southgate, and Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, who previously served as a coach at Old Trafford.

United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, commented before the latest report about Ten Hag’s potential departure emerged. He described the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City as “extra motivation” following an injury-plagued season during which many of the team’s star players underperformed.
“We lost twice against City already in the Premier League,” Onana stated. “We know how good they are. They are the best team at the moment, and we respect them. But we are going there to win. It’s a final.”
Onana, who also played under Ten Hag at Ajax, defended his manager, calling him a “good guy, a good coach.” He emphasized that despite the challenges faced this season, the team remains focused and determined to secure a victory in the final.
Manchester United’s performance this season has been far from their usual standards, finishing a disappointing eighth in the Premier League — their lowest position since 1990 — and crashing out of the Champions League at the group stage. The uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future has been further compounded by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a minority stake in the club and his control over football operations.
FA Cup Final
Despite the rampant speculation, the club insists that no final decision has been made regarding Ten Hag’s future. A comprehensive review is set to take place after the FA Cup final, where the team will face the Premier League champions, who are aiming for their second consecutive league and FA Cup double.
As the match approaches, the pressure mounts not only on Ten Hag but also on the players, who will be looking to salvage some pride from a challenging season by securing a significant victory against their city rivals.
“Tactically, he’s very good and he showed it last season,” said Cameroon international Andre Onana. “I wasn’t here last season, and they got top four.”

“This season, a lot of things happened. I’m not here to back him—he is big enough to back himself. But he is a really good guy, a positive coach, and tactically, he’s good.”
“If he had all his squad, it would probably be different. This season has been difficult for him, for us, for the club, and for the fans.”
Saturday’s match offers United a shot at silverware against their bitter rivals and a route to Europa League qualification.
“It would make things look better,” said Onana, who has had an inconsistent first season at Old Trafford.
“It’s important to end well, and winning this game would mean we’re in the Europa League.”
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