Utd sack Ten Hag; Van Nistelrooy named interim

Erik ten Hag has been sacked as manager following Sunday's defeat against , the club announced on Monday. scored a stoppage-time penalty to leave United 14th in the table with only three wins from their opening nine games of the league campaign. Ten Hag was at risk of losing his job last season following an eighth-place finish in the league, but an encouraging saw him .

The FA Cup was the second trophy Ten Hag won during his time at Old Trafford, following . "We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future," United said in a statement on Monday. "Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.



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