Merson's Concerns Grow Over United's Future Under Ten Hag

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January 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Merson's Concerns Grow Over United's Future Under Ten Hag
FootBall | January 18, 2024
Paul Charles Merson, an ex-professional footballer from England, has transitioned into roles such as manager and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. (Image: Getty)

Paul Merson expresses doubts about Manchester United’s improvement under manager Erik ten Hag and suggests the need for change at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne’s impressive performance for Manchester City highlights their dominance in the Premier League. Merson acknowledges City’s potential with Erling Haaland’s return and their strong squad.

Despite previously favoring Arsenal for the Premier League title, Merson observes their recent struggles and emphasizes City’s ability to go on winning streaks. He praises City’s relentless performance against Newcastle and questions if any team can stop them from winning the league.

Discussing Manchester United, Merson criticizes Ten Hag’s performance, noting their inconsistency and being far behind in the league. He sees a need for change at the club but emphasizes the challenges of finding a suitable replacement. Merson advocates for stability and cites Arsenal’s success with Mikel Arteta after giving him a chance.

Regarding new investors at United, Merson believes they must instigate change and mentions Jadon Sancho’s loan to Borussia Dortmund as a step in that direction. He stresses the importance of stability at the club and urges United to focus on winning matches.