Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hits back at critics as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta backs Red Devils boss

Following Monday’s disappointing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace, talk of Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United has intensified.

While Ineos, the club’s owners, have yet to clarify their position, calls for change have grown among fans and pundits alike.

Despite the mounting pressure, the Ten Hag take solace in the precedent set by Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal. Arteta, who endured a difficult start after finishing 8th in his first two campaigns as Gunners boss, eventually turned the tide, stressing the importance of patience in managerial transitions.

In a sport where instant results often eclipse long-term visions, Ten Hag appeals to understand the constraints and challenges he faced this season.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag responds to criticism

Responding to criticism, Ten Hag defends his tenure, expressing no regrets about leaving Ajax for Manchester United in 2022. His decision reflects a firm commitment to his vision and belief in the club’s potential.

He added: “I see some comments that they don’t have, either they don’t have knowledge of football or they don’t have knowledge of running a football team or they’re just not up to it. I think there are many people who see the problems and are patient,” via MEN.

Meanwhile, fellow Premier League manager Arteta is backing the Ten Hag, praising his coaching prowess and pleading for more time to implement his strategies at Old Trafford.

He told the Independent: “I can only speak about what I think of him as a coach. He is an excellent coach. I admire his teams, both Ajax and United. I know what he’s trying to do, I know how he does it, I know how hard it is to prepare against him, so I have a lot of respect for him.”