Leading figures at Man Utd have debated Erik ten Hag’s future this week but the decision to change manager is affected by the club’s financial position as well.

It was 100 days on Friday since Erik ten Hag had his Manchester United contract extended, and the century has produced more rockier moments than the Labour government, which brings up the same milestone today. While there’s no chance of Keir Starmer being voted out of office just yet, the same can’t be said for Ten Hag.