Ten Hag had been unable to stifle a string of poor performances, ultimately leading to his dismissal. Now, ex-full-back Evra has revealed what the legendary boss Ferguson told him while watching his former side being put to the sword during their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham earlier in the season.

Erik ten Hag seems to be on a constant war footing amid speculation over his future at Old Trafford. But is he any worse than other Manchester United managers post-Sir Alex Ferguson?

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he ‘turned down’ three Premier League clubs before taking over at Manchester United. United’s appointment of Ferguson in 1986 turned out to be an absolute masterstroke, with the Scot going on to spend 26 years in the Old Trafford hot-seat.