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Jacob Murtagh

Mauricio Pochettino backed for Man Utd manager's job amid Erik ten Hag battle

Mauricio Pochettino Poch Erik ten Hag John Collins Monaco Celtic Everton UEFA Champions League BT Sport Paris

Mauricio Pochettino has been labelled a "great fit" to take over at Manchester United and transform their fortunes.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino is on the shortlist for the Old Trafford vacancy but faces competition from Ajax chief Erik ten Hag for the job. Pochettino's days in the French capital look numbered, despite an impressive 12-point lead at the top of Ligue 1, after they crashed out of the Champions League.

John Collins knows all about what it is like to be a success in Paris after scoring from the spot for Scotland against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup. And the former Celtic, Everton and Monaco star believes the Argentine is the perfect person to succeed Ralf Rangnick and get the Red Devils firing again.

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