Manchester United fans divided on Ten Hag but keep the splits hidden
Atmosphere against Arsenal showed that whether supporters want manager to stay or go, backing for team remains strong
At the picnic benches behind the Stretford End where fans enjoy a pre-game bite the atmosphere is as serene as Erik ten Hag’s perma-calm media persona before Manchester United’s kick-off against Arsenal.
The manager has remained unruffled despite the 24/7 speculation about his job, yet in the next few weeks his future will be decided by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Ineos chairman’s key lieutenant, Sir Dave Brailsford, and the acting chief executive, Jean Claude-Blanc.
