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Oh, to be Erik ten Hag for just one day. Driving into Manchester United's Carrington training base under a microscope of scrutiny that has been present since he stepped into the role. But away from football, he also has to contend with being a dad. Admittedly, much of the recent criticism of the Dutchman has been fair with United enduring a miserable start to the new Premier League season, sitting in 13th position and with just two wins to their name. Consecutive 3-0 home hammerings against Liverpool and Tottenham, along with Thursday's chaotic 3-3 draw against Porto, have piled renewed pressure on Ten Hag ahead of Sunday's visit to high-flying Aston Villa that many believe could be his final game in charge if another heavy defeat follows.

Sir Dave Brailsford has only been covering Manchester United's scenes for the past few weeks, but Ineos sports director Adam Wood has admitted to the club's overstaffing. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been on the ground at Old Trafford and Carrington, during the £1.3 billion investment, and the former British Cycling champion is already identifying areas where savings can be made and the club can be more streamlined. Ratcliffe is expected to appoint an external auditor to examine United's spending and structure, which may put some of the 1,100 employees under scrutiny.