Football: Manchester City have had a terrible mix-up at the back which saw rivals United take the lead in the early stages of the FA Cup Final.
Calamitous mix-up GIFTS United the lead | 00:34 Erik ten Hag warned Manchester United’s owners that he will carry on winning trophies elsewhere if they decide to sack him in the aftermath of Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
Rocked by first half goals from United teenagers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, City could only get one back after the interval through Jeremy Doku’s late strike. United were beaten 14 times in the league — including humiliating losses to Crystal Palace and Bournemouth — finished with a negative goal difference and came 31 points behind champions City.And in a defiant post-match press conference, the former Ajax boss made it clear he did not fear the sack.“When I started here, I said I’m here to win, also I want to build a team. Both I’m doing,” he said.
United have been linked with former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, ex-Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel, England manager Gareth Southgate and Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna. The Dutchman, who ended United’s six-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup last season, could take credit for an astute game-plan and he admitted it was a sweet success in the circumstances.“The FA Cup was absolutely one on my bucket list. It is a huge trophy. I’m so happy we won because it was a team performance.
Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal.Ten Hag appears to have the support of his players, with Lisandro Martinez lifting him into the air in celebration when the final whistle sounded, before he was embraced by many of his players.
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