Man City Boss Pep Guardiola Comments on Erik ten Hag Dismissal as Man United Boss

Man City Boss Pep Guardiola Comments on Erik ten Hag Dismissal as Man United Boss

  • Manchester United fired Erik ten hag on Monday following their controversial defeat at West Ham on Sunday
  • The Dutchman was in his third season at Old Trafford, but with his team sitting 14th in the league, time was running out
  • Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had weighed in on the Dutchman's sacking, stressing it can happen to anyone

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It's been 24 hours since Manchester United fired Erik Ten Hag.

Reactions from the football world are still coming in as the Red Devils scramble to appoint a replacement.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is among coaches and players who have reacted to the news.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defeated Erik ten Hag's Man United in their first meeting in the Manchester Derby
Pep Guardiola remains one of the longest-serving coaches in the Premier League. Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA.
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Ten Hag oversaw just four wins in the 2024/25 season, leaving the 20-time English champions sitting 14th in the Premier League table and winless in the Europa League.

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Guardiola reacts to Erik ten Hag firing

Guardiola's Man City lost the 2024 FA Cup final to Ten Hag's side, a victory that earned the Dutchman a contract extension.

However, his side have made a dreadful start to the season with just three wins in the league from nine matches.

"I feel very sorry for him, it's one of the best jobs in football. There's only us, it's not teachers or architects or something like that," Guardiola said via BeIn Sports.

The Spaniard added that results come first in their jobs.

"I wish him all the best and he will come back stronger. If the results aren't good enough, you get sacked. No-one is different, myself included."

Guardiola faced Ten Hag seven times, winning five and losing twice, per Transfermarkt.

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De Gea reacts to Ten Hag's sacking

Man United legend David De Gea shared a cheeky post on social media moments after the Dutchman was fired.

The goalkeeper spent 12 years at Old Trafford but left in the summer of 2023 after talks for a new deal fell through.

Who will replace Erik ten Hag?

YEN.com.gh earlier listed several coaches who could replace Erik ten Hag after his departure from the coaching role.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who will lead the team in an interim capacity, is one of the favourites alongside Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.

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