In what might turn out to be a crucial match for Erik ten Hag’s future, Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1.

A defeat to the Bees would have most likely been the final nail in the coffin, but the Dutch coach narrowly survived the axe during the international break.

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It’s important to remember that when Matthijs de Ligt left the field, the Red Devils were behind following a contentious goal by Brentford.

Thankfully, Ten Hag’s players, as they so frequently do in desperate circumstances, came through in the second half, with goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho giving the Dutch coach much-needed breathing room.

Nevertheless, Ten Hag is still in hot trouble despite this victory over Brentford because of how badly the season has started.

The fact that there isn’t a competent free agent on the market who they can be certain will perform better than the former Ajax coach may be the reason they haven’t allowed him go yet. The only other choice was Thomas Tuchel, but the FA has already hired him for the England position.

According to former scout Mick Brown, who was cited by Football Insider, Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, would be thrilled to take over as manager of Manchester United because he is sure he can clean up the mess the prestigious club is in. What he said was as follows:

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I’ve heard that the chance might tempt him. Where would they go if Ten Hag were fired tomorrow? Howe’s name is on the owners’ list because they haven’t taken action because of this.

Is it wise for Manchester United to replace Ten Hag with Eddie Howe?

The fact that there is a true shortage of excellent English managers is the one thing that can be claimed with certainty. Perhaps the best of them all is Eddie Howe, who has established himself with Newcastle United.

Graham Potter is worth mentioning. Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and Gareth Southgate should be kept under wraps.

The selection of a German as England’s national team’s head coach has drawn a lot of criticism. Conversely, Manchester United would benefit from having an English manager like Eddie Howe.

Despite injuries, the gifted strategist has proven that he can bring out the best in his side and encourage them to play a respectable style of football. At St. James Park, the tactician presently makes about £4 million annually.

It wouldn’t be a bad idea for Erik ten Hag to look at Eddie Howe if he were fired. The English coach’s decision to forgo a really good project at Tyneside for a nearly doomed effort at Manchester, however, is incomprehensible.

It remains to be seen if Manchester United decides to fire their Dutch manager, but only time will tell if these rumors are true.