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Manchester United Sacks Erik Ten Hag Amid Poor Performance
Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Manchester United after the club’s worst start to a Premier League season, it has been announced.
United slipped to their fourth Premier League defeat of the season at West Ham and sit in the bottom half of the table. They have won only one of their last eight games in all competitions.
The decision was confirmed on Monday, 28 October, and former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was Ten Hag’s assistant, will take interim charge with immediate effect.
A club statement reads: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
“Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.”
The Dutchman was under significant pressure last season when his team plummeted slumped to a record-low position in the Premier League.
But after the club ended the campaign by beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup at Wembley, Ten Hag received a one-year contract extension.
However, disappointing results and player performance did not improve and defeat at West Ham leaves United 14th in the table.
