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Erik ten Hag admitted that Manchester United have not had an 'easy' season but vowed his players will 'give everything' to win the FA Cup in an address to fans after their 3-2 win at Old Trafford. The Red Devils kept alive their hopes of securing European football next season via the league with victory over Newcastle which moved them level on points with the Magpies in seventh. Regardless of their league position, United will earn the right to participate in games on the continent with a win in the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.

CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag and his players will do a lap of appreciation after the match against Newcastle despite a desperate campaign that has left the Dutchman clinging to his job. It will be the final Old Trafford appearance for several stars, but Ten Hag reacted with surprise at suggestions it could be his last home match too.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank (left) is reportedly a strong contender to replace Erik ten Hag (right of right pic) at Man United if the Dutchman is sacked. United have endured a dismal and chaotic season which has seen Ten Hag come under significant scrutiny in his role. Although the Red Devils are in the FA Cup final, they crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage, while they are in danger of missing out on qualifying for Europe for next season with Ten Hag's side in eighth place with just two games to go.

MIKE KEEGAN: EFL bosses are frustrated at the lack of consistency shown by Wembley Stadium and the Metropolitan Police over kick-off times for their competitions this season. Wembley has hosted the EFL's five showpiece finals since 2007, but whereas this year's Championship play-off final - along with February's Carabao Cup final - were allocated 3pm slots, last month's FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Chelsea kicked off at 5.15pm and next month's Champions League final will start at 8pm.

Ajax sit fifth in the Eredivisie table and have been nursed by caretaker manager John van't Schip since they sacked Maurice Steijn in October. Potter has rejected their overtures because he feels the project isn't right for him. Mail Sport reported a couple of weeks ago that former manager Ten Hag would be Ajax's first choice if he is available.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United are sticking with Erik ten Hag for now, but mounting uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford is eroding the Dutchman's authority in the dressing-room. Mail Sport revealed last month that the United players expect Ten Hag to be sacked at the end of the season - a scenario that moved significantly closer following Monday's crushing 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. New co-owners Ineos are reluctant to make a snap decision and Ten Hag is likely to stay in charge for the remaining three Premier League games and the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho is a 33/1 outsider with Sky Bet to be the next Manchester United manager despite expressing his interest in the job this week. It is outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel and current England boss Gareth Southgate who are the best-backed in the market, with the pair a short 6/4 and 3/1 respectively. Graham Potter rounds out the three favourites in the market, with the former Brighton and Chelsea gaffer valued at 5/1.

After news broke on Thursday that Will Still was leaving Ligue 1 Reims, speculation immediately surfaced as to where the Belgian will manage next. Still, 31, has been linked with a move to Sunderland following his departure from the French club. He was a Hammers fan growing up - and has mentioned multiple times in the past that he has a desire to manage in the Premier League.

SAMI MOKBEL: Reports in Holland indicating the Dutch giants, who are seeking to replace current interim boss John van't Schip, have placed Ten Hag (main) towards the top of their managerial shortlist have been verified to Mail Sport. However, sources insist Ten Hag and his coaching team would be reluctant to walk away from Old Trafford in order to facilitate a return to the Dutch capital this summer, meaning Ajax's hopes of landing their former boss are reliant on him being sacked. Recently installed United part-owners INEOS (inset) will make a call on Ten Hag's future at the end of the season amid growing uncertainty over his position following a largely disappointing season.

Ajax's hunt for a new manager has reportedly seen them place former boss Erik ten Hag (left) at the front of the queue, alongside Graham Potter (top right), in their three-man shortlist. Nice manager Francesco Farioli (bottom right) has also been linked with the role following an impressive first season at the French side. The Dutchman left the Amsterdam giants back in 2022 to become the Manchester United manager, however his second season at the helm at Old Trafford leaves his immediate future far from certain.  At Ajax he gained widespread acclaim for his role in building the team of 2018-19 which captured the hearts of football fans in a fairytale run to the Champions League semi-finals, beating the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus along the way. 

Graham Potter could be in Amsterdam to finalise a return to management with Ajax tomorrow, following talks with the Eredivisie club, according to reports. Mail Sport reported that the former Chelsea and Brighton boss had held talks with the struggling Dutch giants earlier this month, though at that stage he was believed to be keeping his options open. The 48-year-old has been out of work since his Stamford Bridge dismissal last April following a poor run of form in a campaign which ended with the Blues languishing in 12th in the Premier League .

Erik ten Hag reportedly faces the prospect of a 25 per cent pay cut if Manchester United fail to qualify for next season's Champions League and he keeps his job. The Dutch coach is under intense pressure with United likely to fall short of a top four finish in the Premier League and a place in Europe's top competition. Although United have booked their place in another FA Cup final, the manner of Sunday's semi-final win over Championship side Coventry - in which they chucked away a three-goal lead - only increased the scrutiny on their manager.

Erik ten Hag will reportedly walk out if his managerial job at Manchester United this summer on one condition.  The 54-year-old is under mounting pressure and with United almost guaranteed to miss out on Champions League football next campaign, speculation over his future is rife. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are plotting sweeping changes this summer and this could extend to Ten Hag, although it is thought a decision has not yet been made.

Frank Lampard said that he has not been surprised by Chelsea's inconsistent maiden season under Mauricio Pochettino. Lampard returned to the Stamford Bridge dugout on a temporary basis at the end of last season, following the dismissal of Graham Potter, before Pochettino stepped into the hot-seat in the summer. Chelsea's campaign has been a frustrating one by the Blues' usual standards, sitting ninth in the Premier League table, and struggling to reach Europe via the league.

Chelsea's financial challenges have been laid bare after their wage bill soared beyond the £400million mark last season. The Stamford Bridge club were second only to Manchester City last season when it came to paying players and staff - but didn't come close to replicating the success. While City's £422.9m wage bill included many bonuses because they won the Treble, Chelsea spent vast sums on their bloated squad while finishing 12th in the Premier League table.

Manchester United fans were left fuming at the state of Bournemouth 's pitch during their 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium. Erik ten Hag 's men had to fight from behind twice to claim a point as their winless run continued into their fourth successive game.

Ten Hag is under mounting pressure and with United almost guaranteed to miss out on Champions League football next campaign, speculation over his future is rife. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are plotting sweeping changes this summer and this could extend to Ten Hag, although it is thought a decision has not yet been made. However, The Sun have claimed that Ten Hag's squad have spotted a different mood from their manager, suggesting he is aware the writing is already on the wall. Co-owner Ratcliffe has refused to publicly throw his support behind the embattled  54-year-old and been reluctant to comment on the job Ten Hag has done to date. The same publication also reports that Graham Potter is lined up to take over.

Graham Potter has held talks with Ajax and is keeping his options open ahead of his return to management. Chelsea's 48-year-old former Chelsea manager is on a wish list of candidates for the ailing Dutch giants and has yet to turn down a bid. However, Potter continues to be suspicious of his next move, particularly after his visit to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had initially hired Potter for the long run, but the pressure changed as the pressure increased over their disappointing results. For the same reasons, the future of former incumbent Mauricio Pochettino is being scrutinized.

Ajax's miserable season continues to progress, with a week from hell to add to their numerous challenges during the campaign. They are one of Europe's most popular clubs, with 36 Economies and 20 KNVB Cups to their credit, and the most profitable club in the Netherlands. But not this season. They currently finish sixth in the league, suffered early in their domestic cup, and failed in European competitions.

Will he stay, or will he go? Erik ten Hag is the most controversial topic around him. In his first season as manager of Manchester United, he achieved a third-place finish and delivering the Carabao Cup, as well as winning the FA Cup final. This time round, it has been much more sobering, with United expected to miss out on the Champions League due to a record number of league losses to their name. Following their minority takeover, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have taken over football operations at Old Trafford, and the pair has made a decision on how they move forward, not least with the man they want to lead their quest for glory.

Graham Potter has reportedly declined to be Ajax's new head coach. The former Brighton and Chelsea manager, 48, had been in negotiations with the Amsterdam club over a return to management and was regarded as a top candidate. Potter has been out of work since being fired by Chelsea last April after a turbulent seven-month stint at Stamford Bridge.

Brighton made a profit after tax last season, thanks to the club's best-ever season on the field and a string of lucrative player signings. For the first time, the Seagulls qualified for Europe by finishing sixth in the Premier League and also advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals, boosting sales to £204.5 million. That was despite Chelsea's firing Graham Potter, who then signed Marc Cucurella from Brighton for £60 million.

In the club's continuing woehling, Todd Boehly has requested the support of Chelsea fans. Since the Blues were taken over by a Boehly-led group in May 2022, they have invested more than £1 billion in the transfer market to rebuild their squad. However, the massive investment hasn't been accompanied by on-field success, with Chelsea finishing 12th last season - their lowest position in 29 years, while Boehly and Cochlan were both fired during the campaign.

Should Erik ten Hag be fired from his position, Gary Neville has shut down three prospective managers linked to the Manchester United job. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United's current part-owner, is expected to consider his options if the Red Devils are unable to secure a spot in the Champions League. Gareth Southgate, England's manager, has been linked to the job, while Graham Potter and Gary O'Neil have also been mentioned.