There's now a real possibility that Erik ten Hag is in the last days of his time as Man United manager. And there's no one else he can blame for that.

Manchester United's tough start to the season has put Erik ten Hag's job in the spotlight. After a string of poor results, speculation about his future is growing, but the club’s hierarchy isn’t rushing to pull the plug just yet.

The top choice, though, is already employed by Manchester United: Ruud van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford by joining Ten Hag’s staff as an assistant this summer and could step up were his compatriot to depart. The former striker spent a single season in charge of PSV Eindhoven, taking the club to a Dutch Cup win.