Here are your Manchester United headlines for Sunday, May 22.
Erik ten Hag left pondering as United beaten by Crystal Palace
Erik ten Hag stared stoically whenever the camera switched to him in the stands and he will need to perfect that expression for when he is standing on the touchline. United avoided relegation to the Conference, which almost gives the denouement to their season a triumphant air.
It was so chastening their supporters were more fixated on their phones, doubtless checking the scores at Anfield and the Etihad. They started cheering upon news City had recovered from 2-0 down to go 3-2 up against Aston Villa, thus safeguarding the Treble amid the threat of a Liverpool quadruple.
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Ten Hag daren't break into a smile even for the selfie-takers he politely posed for at the interval. The only outfield United player who performed in London was 13 miles away at Arsenal, where Ten Hag's compatriot Donny van de Beek scored on his last appearance on loan at Everton.
Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst offered his verdict.
Paul Merson offers damning assessment of Erik ten Hag credentials
Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's credentials ahead of his arrival at Old Trafford, claiming the Dutchman is going to find it "hard" in the Premier League.
The 52-year-old leaves Ajax having led the Dutch giants to three Eredivisie crowns. He arrives at United looking to bring success back to Old Trafford, with United not having tasted silverware since their 2017 Europa League triumph.
Ten Hag is expected to oversee a squad overhaul this summer as he looks to build a team capable of challenging at the top end of the Premier League. However, Merson has questioned his credentials having not yet managed in one of Europe's top five leagues.
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