13 most likely next Man Utd managers after Erik ten Hag given Coventry FA Cup scare

Who are the current frontrunners the replace Erik ten Hag if Man Utd opt to make a change?

It should have been far more straightforward than it was but no matter how it came about, Manchester United are into the FA Cup Final for the second consecutive season.

With an hour on the clock at Wembley, Erik ten Hag’s men were three goals ahead against Championship opponents Coventry City as Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes all found the net to put their side in control.

However, the Sky Blues roared back into the tie as Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare and Haji Wright ensured a nerve-wracking 30 minutes of extra-time was to be played out. After both sides wasted chances to set up a final date with Manchester City, it was United that progressed after coming through a penalty shoot-out.

Despite leading his side into consecutive FA Cup Finals, there was still question marks over Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford - but who are the current frontrunners to replace the former Ajax boss? We take a look at the current candidates with the help of SkyBet.

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