Next Man Utd manager odds: Champions League winner emerges as favourite as Ten Hag pressure increases

Who is the new favourite to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if the former Ajax boss leaves Old Trafford?

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?

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