Man Utd travel to Aston Villa on Sunday in a game that could decide the immediate future of manager Erik ten Hag.

A familiar set of events is unfolding at Old Trafford, writes Richard Jolly, but can Ten Hag escape before he is sucked down?

Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure at Manchester United, and the latest comments from club owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will do little to ease the Dutchman's concerns

Sir Jim Ratcliffe was stopped in Barcelona and asked about Erik ten Hag on Friday afternoon. Manchester United drew 3-3 with FC Porto on Thursday and some suspected Ratcliffe would make the short flight over the Spanish border to watch the Europa League clash.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to attend Manchester United's game against Aston Villa this weekend with Erik ten Hag back in the spotlight

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while insisting a decision on the Dutchman's future is out of his hands.

Man United face Aston Villa on Sunday in the Premier League in what could be Erik ten Hag's final game in charge

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.

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford as he admitted the club is not "where it should be" under the troubled boss. Ratcliffe reportedly spoke to former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel about the United job during the review before opting to keep faith with Ten Hag,