Tottenham Rout 10-Man Man Utd, Leaving Ten Hag on the Brink
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a crushing blow to Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United tenure with a dominant 3-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, intensifying the scrutiny on the United manager’s future.
Spurs got off to a lightning-fast start as Brennan Johnson found the back of the net in just the third minute, capitalizing on Micky Van de Ven’s marauding run that left United’s defense scrambling. Despite numerous chances, Tottenham couldn’t extend their lead early on, and United’s fortunes took a turn for the worse when their captain, Bruno Fernandes, was shown a straight red card just before halftime.
The visitors took full advantage of their numerical superiority in the second half, with Dejan Kulusevski doubling Tottenham’s lead two minutes after the restart. The humiliation was complete when Dominic Solanke slotted home Spurs’ third, condemning United to their third defeat in six league games this season.
Erik ten Hag, who narrowly escaped the axe last season after an FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, now finds himself on even shakier ground. United, currently languishing in 12th place, face a daunting schedule ahead with an away trip to Porto in the Europa League and a league clash against Aston Villa next weekend, all before a pivotal international break that could see managerial changes.
“We are all on one page, in the same boat, together,” Ten Hag stated after the match, emphasizing the unity within the club despite growing external pressures.
In contrast, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s performance, calling it “outstanding.” Despite missing their star striker Son Heung-min due to injury, Spurs exhibited aggression and determination, securing their fourth win in 12 days.
The match’s turning point undoubtedly came with Fernandes’ dismissal, whose ill-timed challenge left United with an uphill battle. Spurs capitalized on the man advantage, with Solanke putting the finishing touches on a performance that showcased Tottenham’s resurgence under Postecoglou.
As United’s supporters voiced their frustrations, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning,” Ten Hag’s future at the club hangs in the balance. With his contract recently extended, the Dutchman faces an uncertain fate as he struggles to steady the ship at Old Trafford.
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Tottenham Rout 10-Man Man Utd, Leaving Ten Hag on the Brink
