What’s more, 58 per cent believe Ten Hag’s current assistant, Ruud van Nistelrooy, would do a better job than his compatriot, if the former United star was handed the reins. Van Nistelrooy has been touted as Ten Hag’s replacement ever since he was ushered in by INEOS during the off-season.

This weekend could prove a pivotal one for Manchester United and their under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have won just three of their 10 games this season and have only picked up seven points from the opening six league matches.

Harry Maguire insisted Erik ten Hag still had the belief of the dressing room after Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League. Speculation surrounding Ten Hag’s future had dominated the pre-match discussion ahead of United’s trip to Porto but the Dutchman’s night got off to a dream start,