‘Sack Ten Hag’ - Man Utd pushed to sign rival Premier League manager

Ronan Murphy
Ronan Murphy
  • Updated: 23 May 2023 08:37 CDT
  • 5 min read
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23
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Some Manchester United supporters have called for the club to sack Erik ten Hag and hire Roberto De Zerbi instead.

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The Dutchman could not help his side on the south coast as they lost 1-0 to Brighton on Thursday night.

After a deadlock throughout normal time, Luke Shaw raised an arm following a Seagulls’ corner and the referee checked his pitchside monitor and pointed to the spot.

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Alexis Mac Allister finished with the penalty to clinch the win for Brighton.

It marks another poor loss for Ten Hag while playing away from Old Trafford. Against the league’s top nine this season, Man Utd have played eight, losing seven, and drawing one.

Some of the biggest losses include the 4-0 defeat against Brentford and the 6-3 thrashing from Manchester City.

The nadir, though, was getting demolished 7-0 at Anfield, with Liverpool enjoying arguably their best victory of the season.

But the loss at the Amex has seen some fans start to turn - saying that De Zerbi, who is having a tremendous first season in charge of Brighton, would have been a better fit for Man Utd over Ten Hag.

The idea has not come without criticism, though.

Ten Hag out?

Read more about: Premier League, Man Utd

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