Erik ten Hag's friend of more than 40 years urged him to resign from Manchester United this summer and now worries for his future at Old Trafford.

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said a decision about under-fire manager Erik ten Hag is not his call, and was reticent about whether he still has faith in the team's boss amid their worst start to the Premier League season since 1986-87.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to attend Manchester United's game against Aston Villa this weekend with Erik ten Hag back in the spotlight

Manchester United minority owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to say if he had faith in manager Erik ten Hag on Friday. The British billionaire, who bought a 27.7% stake in the 20-time English champion in February,

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while insisting a decision on the Dutchman's future is out of his hands.

This weekend could prove a pivotal one for Manchester United and their under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have won just three of their 10 games this season and have only picked up seven points from the opening six league matches.

Manchester United got a new owner in the form of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and fans were very excited for all that he could bring to the club and how under his ownership the club could go back to being the legendary Manchester United that used to dominate the Premier League back in the day.