Ten Hag Denies Sacking Rumors Amid Pressure

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under intense scrutiny following the team's worst start to a Premier League season, with the club currently in 14th place. Despite media speculation about his potential sacking, Ten Hag insists that the club's hierarchy supports him, calling the rumors 'fairytales' and 'lies'. The club's ownership, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has met recently, but discussions reportedly focused on improving performance rather than replacing the manager. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has defended Ten Hag against what he considers excessive criticism and is considered a potential successor if Ten Hag fails to turn the situation around. Frank, who has led Brentford to a stable position in the Premier League, is admired by figures such as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, and has not ruled out a future move despite being content at Brentford.