Gary Neville pinpoints the exact moment he knew Man Utd had to sack Erik ten Hag

Gary Neville has picked out dismal 3-0 defeat at home to last month as the moment that he knew would be sacked.

Ten Hag's United at Old Trafford and saw sent off. Former captain Neville was at the game, witnessing the Red Devils' humiliation.

The Dutchman has now been , with Old Trafford chiefs taking the decision less than 24 hours after away to on Sunday. That marked the Red Devils' fourth defeat in nine games this season, leaving them 14th in the table.

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Ten Hag is now the fifth permanent United manager to be sacked since Sir retired in 2013. "That game against Tottenham a few weeks ago was the sort of game where I thought I've seen this before and I know how it ends," told after the news was confirmed.

"It was a really bad day obviously for United and Erik ten Hag, and it was one that I think shocked everybody. I think it was the game where everyone thought the season could start to kick on and you sense they could recover from a difficult start, but it's got worse.

"Overall I just think the challenges of the results and the performance levels mean that the owners have decided to sack Ten Hag and I don't think anybody will be truly shocked."

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Ten Hag began his reign by ending United's six-year trophy drought in his first season before leading them to the final as well as qualification. Last term saw serious drop-off, though, as the Red Devils slumped to an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League but did manage to beat rivals in the FA Cup final. This campaign has been another new low.

The club said in a statement issued on Tuesday morning: "We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future. will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited."

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