Manchester United’s new decision makers are not short-sighted enough to base any decision on Erik ten Hag’s future on a single result. But, still, the timing and the manner of Sunday’s enthralling FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool will have done the Dutchman’s hopes of a third season at the helm – and a first under Ineos – no harm at all. Ten Hag has faced criticism at times for his team selection, his signings, and for his ambitious but perhaps flawed desire to turn Manchester Untied (in his words) into the ‘best transition team’ in the world. But as a spirited United side recovered…
