An abject display and fully deserved defeat at Crystal Palace has caused speculation over Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United to reach even higher levels.
A brace from reported Red Devils target Michael Olise and a goal apiece from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell condemned Ten Hag’s men to a 4-0 loss at Selhurst Park and delivered a slight blow to United’s hopes of claiming a place in European football once again next season.
The timing of the defeat could not have been worse for the former Ajax manager after the hours in the build-up to the game were dominated by talk of Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel being the latest manager to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.
There is a long list of managers that have been suggested as potential successors to Ten Hag - but who are the current frontrunners for the role should United decide to make a change during the summer?