Erik ten Hag is facing increasing scrutiny as the manager of Manchester United following their dismal 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.
United suffered a significant loss at home, with goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke. Bruno Fernandes entered the match just before halftime. The Old Trafford crowd was silenced early when Johnson scored a simple tap-in after Micky van de Ven’s impressive run and cross. Just before the break, Fernandes received a straight red card for a late tackle on James Maddison, leaving United down a goal.
This setback compounded the challenges for Ten Hag’s squad, which fell behind 2-0 shortly after the second half began when Kulusevski netted a stunning close-range goal. Although United showed some improvement, Solanke’s goal in the 77th minute sealed the scoreline beyond reach for Andre Onana.
After the final whistle, the disappointment was palpable among United fans, culminating in boos as the match concluded 3-0. United now sits in 12th place in the Premier League, just behind Brentford on goal difference, having accumulated only seven points from six matches. They have also lost their last two home games, including a previous defeat to Liverpool by the same scoreline.
This latest defeat has sparked calls for Ten Hag’s dismissal, while others argue he deserves more time to rectify the situation. Our writers at the Manchester Evening News weigh in on his future and the possibility of him being let go.
