The Latest Breaking News from Dan Ashworth

Defeat at West Ham was the final straw for the club hierarchy, who relieved the Dutchman of his duties

Manchester United are closing in on Rúben Amorim’s appointment as the club’s new manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked earlier on Monday

Perhaps they constituted a five-man firing squad in the plush seats. Or maybe, as Erik ten Hag said, they are colleagues with whom he is in constant communication. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sir Dave Brailsford, Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox sat in a row at Villa Park.

The Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has added to the uncertainty of Erik ten Hag’s future by declaring any decision on the manager is ‘not my call’

United’s unconvincing start to the season continued on Thursday night with a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League

Manchester United's limp defeat to Tottenham at the weekend has further cranked up the pressure on Erik ten Hag

Manchester United could have a potential vacancy in the coming weeks, and former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been quizzed about potentially taking over at Old Trafford

The former Brighton and Chelsea boss has previously worked with United sporting director Dan Ashworth

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to make a decision on the beleaguered manager