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Erik ten Hag is running out of “excuses” for his failures as Manchester United manager, according to BBC pundit Paul Robinson.
Ten Hag have been in charge at Old Trafford since May 2022, winning EFL Cup and FA Cup titles during that time.
However, after finishing third in his first season in charge, United slipped to eighth in the Premier League in 2023/24, their lowest finish since 1989/90, only qualifying for Europe thanks to their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City.
However, Ten Hag was handed a new two-year deal in the summer, but to say his side have made a disastrous start to the new season would be an understatement.
The Red Devils currently sit 13th in the Premier League with just seven points from six games, while suffering humiliating 3-0 home defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Ten Hag no ‘excuses’ at Man Utd, says Robinson
This is United’s worst ever start to a Premier League campaign and according to former Tottenham and England goalkeeper Robinson, the writing could be on the wall.
“The facts don’t lie, it’s Manchester United’s joint worst start to a Premier League season,” said Robinson. BBC Radio 5 live.
“Seven points, losing three of their first six games and I think the biggest concern for Manchester United fans is the way they’ve been playing.
“Ten Hag has had 10 or more defeats by three goals as Manchester United manager, he was backed in the summer, they gave him a new two-year contract in July, he has his own players he wants.
“They’ve taken away almost all the excuses and for me, his interviews, his pre-match and post-match press conferences, they’re becoming a bit predictable. He talks about the process and trusting the process, I still don’t see it with him.”
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