The Portuguese masterminded a smash-and-grab 2-1 win at the Etihad back in December, prior to which he led Sporting Lisbon to a remarkable 4-1 victory in the Champions League back in November.

Erik ten Hag, who led Manchester United to a promising campaign last year, now struggles with inconsistency. Their recent Europa League match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Wrexham, sparked ...