Erik ten Hag brushed aside rumors about his job security to guide Man Utd to a 2-1 victory over Man City in the FA Cup final at Wembley; the previously embattled manager has now left part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe with a tough decision.
Erik ten Hag remained confident about his future, despite intensifying rumors of his imminent sacking this week. Perhaps he had insight others lacked. Manchester United delivered their best performance of the season when it mattered most.
Whether this spectacular, trophy-winning conclusion to an otherwise challenging campaign will be sufficient to save his job remains uncertain. It wasn’t enough for Louis van Gaal in 2016, even though his team finished fifth, three places higher than Ten Hag’s, in the Premier League table.
Not that all that came before this should be forgotten.
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Amrabat was crucial in this performance, leaving behind a challenging season to deliver his best display for United. The Moroccan anticipated danger, effectively shut down passing lanes, and used the ball intelligently, misplacing only two out of 27 passes.
