Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have publicly acknowledged that the INEOS Manchester United project will not be an overnight success, amidst increasing pressure on Erik ten Hag.
The Dutch manager is finding it difficult to deflect speculation about his future following a less than impressive start to his first full season under the club's new part-ownership.
After finishing eighth in the Premier League last season, INEOS considered potential replacements but ultimately decided that Ten Hag was still the best fit for the club's revamped hierarchy. ALSO READ: United have changed transfer strategy and in two words Ten Hag revealed why ALSO READ: Manchester United handed Leny Yoro injury recovery boost as Ten Hag drops hint Despite some improvements in United's performances at the start of the new season, the results have not followed suit.
Ten Hag's side have only managed to secure victories in three out of their first seven matches in all competitions - against Fulham, Southampton and Barnsley.
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