BREAKING NEWS: A “shocking update” has emerged indicating that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could face “certain dismissal” if his team underperforms against Brentford, as his successor has already been announced.

Recent reports suggest that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was on the brink of being dismissed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe if the team had lost their recent Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Ten Hag has faced mounting pressure due to Manchester United’s poor start to the 2024/25 season, where the team’s results have fallen significantly below expectations for a club of their size and reputation.

Manchester United’s struggles have been evident, with only two wins in their first seven Premier League matches. Their performance in the Europa League has also been lackluster, with two disappointing draws, raising alarm among fans and the club’s leadership about the direction the team is taking under Ten Hag.

With frustration growing within the club and dissatisfaction from the fanbase, Ten Hag’s position became increasingly fragile as they prepared to face Villa.

Ahead of the Aston Villa match, the sense of urgency around Ten Hag’s future was heightened. United, historically one of the strongest teams in the Premier League, entered the match as underdogs due to Villa’s strong form, a scenario that would have been unthinkable in the past.

The match ended in a goalless draw, doing little to ease concerns about the team’s performance. Their failure to break down Villa’s defense added to speculation that Ten Hag’s dismissal might be imminent.

Following the match, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other senior Manchester United executives met in London to discuss Ten Hag’s future. Many believed that the meeting would result in the Dutch manager’s termination, but no official announcement was made.

Reports suggest that Ten Hag was given a reprieve and will remain in charge for the team’s upcoming fixture against Brentford, although his position remains precarious.

Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness further fueled the speculation by stating that Ten Hag was at risk of being sacked if United had lost to Villa.

He claimed that the club’s leadership had planned to fire the manager but reconsidered after the match. These revelations have intensified the debate about how long Ten Hag can retain his job if results do not improve quickly.

The uncertainty surrounding Manchester United’s leadership remains, and Ten Hag, once seen as a savior after his success at Ajax, is now fighting to save his position. With upcoming matches potentially deciding his fate, the question remains whether he can turn things around in time to avoid a managerial change.