Murphy insists Ten Hag needs to leave Man Utd

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy expects Manchester United to sack Erik ten Hag.

Murphy insists winning the FA Cup shouldn't save Ten Hag from the axe.

He wrote for the Daily Mail: "The talk will now be of Ten Hag's future. I'm pleased he has won a second trophy because he's had to put up with a hell of a lot at Old Trafford. At the same time, it is normal for a manager to take criticism at such a big club.

"One swallow doesn't make a summer The reality is he has not shown enough in terms of motivational techniques or tactics over a period of time.

"He has failed repeatedly and I don't think this final will be enough to save him because the United owners cannot base their decision on one match.

"United have been horrendous too many times this season. Fans of rival clubs would love Ten Hag to stay because they don't see him as the figure to push the team on.

"Clubs are criticised for changing managers without having a successor lined up, but also slammed for seeing what is out there first, which is deemed disrespectful to the incumbent. My view is that after the season United have had, it was imperative for the club to look at viable options. I don't think the hierarchy will feel guilty if Ten Hag is upset. He will be well compensated if he leaves and his job would not be under threat if the team had performed."