English Premier League Standings Since Erik ten Hag Took Charge of Manchester United

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure following another underwhelming start to the season, which has cast doubt on his ability to turn things around at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman was appointed in 2022 after a successful spell at Ajax, where he impressed in both the Eredivisie and the Champions League. However, his tenure at United has been marked by inconsistency, particularly in the Premier League.

The Premier League table since Erik ten Hag's appointment

1. Manchester City – 194 points, GD +131
2. Arsenal – 187 points, GD +114
3. Liverpool – 164 points, GD +83
4. Newcastle United – 142 points, GD +59
5. Aston Villa – 142 points, GD +23
6. Manchester United – 142 points, GD +11

Ten Hag arrived at Manchester United in the summer of 2022, taking over a team that had just finished sixth in the Premier League with their lowest points total in the competition's history.

The atmosphere at the club was gloomy, and expectations were tempered after several disappointing seasons. Despite a rocky start that saw United lose their first two games, the Dutch coach led a revival that resulted in a third-place finish and a return to the Champions League after a year's absence.

His first season brought some success, with United winning the Carabao Cup and finishing as runners-up in the FA Cup. However, while there were positives, concerns about the team’s performance in the Premier League remained.

The 2023-24 season, however, was a major disappointment despite the FA Cup win. United struggled for consistency, and injuries ravaged an already unbalanced squad. In the Premier League, United endured a torrid run, losing 14 games and finishing in a dismal eighth place – far below the club's traditional standards.

Ten Hag's struggles are reflected in the Premier League statistics in the grimmer picture further.

Since the start of his tenure, United sit sixth in total points earned in the Premier League, trailing not only title challengers Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool but also clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa due to less goal difference.

Despite heavy investment in the squad, with over £600 million spent on new signings, United have failed to mount a serious title challenge, and their performances have been inconsistent at best.

With a squad that has yet to gel and several high-profile players struggling with form and fitness, Ten Hag faces an uphill battle to turn the season around.

Ten Hag needs to sort his game quickly to take Manchester United further above the table with the new Manchester United owner INEOS reportedly now thinking of a better alternative.