Similarly to 's tenure nearly a decade ago in the 2015/16 term, current Red Devils boss could yet be ousted at the end of the campaign, even if it is the red half of the city that lift the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon. The quickly spreading rumours of such an important call by the club's new hierarchy add to a long, germinating stem of off-field uncertainties. As Old Trafford continues to leak and the futures of many remain hanging in a perilous balance, the Red Devils are still no closer to finding heir after 11 years of dwelling on past triumphs.
Ten Hag might have made it through another season, having also reached the final alongside but by leading them to no higher than eighth place and uncovering some forgotten nadirs along the way, Saturday very much feels like somewhat of a last dance for the Dutchman. As evidenced by , the age-old debate over how much time a manager should be given to turn around a football club in rack and ruin will continue to rage on. But if Ten Hag does move on, he will draw parallels to the club's only other Dutch superintendent - Van Gaal - who, at the time of writing, shares the same number of Premier League games overseen as the current boss with 76.
Van Gaal was the last manager to , and his sacking following the club's 13th crown came as a bit of a surprise. But in the circumstance that history repeats itself, there's no better time to compare the two coaches during their time in England's north-west. Louis van Gaal vs Erik ten Hag - Premie.
